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Fans at Edinburgh Rugby 1872 Cup game help raise over £8000 for charity

Charity collection for former Scotland International raises £8,000 at 1872 Cup match  

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is delighted to announce that over £8,000 was raised through a charity collection at the 1872 Cup game at Hampden Park last month.  

The incredible amount raised by generous rugby fans who attended the December 20th match was raised in aid of Siobhan’s Legacy of Love, which was established in honour of former Scotland International Siobhan Cattigan.  

The 2025 collection has also surpassed the £7,500 raised for Siobhan’s Legacy of Love through a similar collection in 2024. Money was raised through bucket collections around the stadium, sales of limited edition matchday programmes and Glasgow Warriors flags, as well as through donations made via QR codes found on screen, in the match programme, and across hospitality areas.     

Glasgow Warriors Interim Managing Director Kenny Brown said: “Once again, our supporters showed just how special this club is. 

“To raise over £8,000 for Siobhan’s Legacy of Love at Hampden is an incredible achievement and something everyone connected with Glasgow Warriors can be immensely proud of.  

“The generosity shown on the day is a fitting tribute to Siobhan’s memory, and these funds will make a real difference to children and families supported by the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. I’d like to thank every supporter who donated, purchased a programme or flag, and the volunteers who gave up their time to make the collection such a success.” 

“Our heartfelt thanks to Glasgow Warriors for once again championing Siobhan’s Legacy of Love and honouring the life and memory of our beautiful girl,” said Neil and Morven Cattigan, Siobhan’s parents.

“The kind generosity of every single person who contributed ensures that Siobhan’s compassionate spirit and unwavering dedication to helping others shines brightly, as these vital funds go directly towards supporting sick children in Scotland. Thank you all!” 

“We would like to extend our gratitude to the generosity of those who attended the 1872 Cup match last month, and contributed to raising an outstanding £8,000,” added Kirsten Watson, CEO of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

“Thanks to their support, and the tireless commitment and generosity of Siobhan’s friends and family, young patients with complex health conditions will be able to benefit from specialist support that is only available thanks to Siobhan’s Legacy of Love.” 

Founded in 2022 by the friends and family of Siobhan Cattigan, Siobhan’s Legacy of Love honours the life and memory of the Scotland international back-row who proudly earned 19 caps for her country.

Proceeds from the fund have helped children with complex health conditions from across Scotland access hippotherapy, which supports physical and mental health through the sensory and motor stimulation of horse-riding.   

To find out more and donate online, please visit: 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/siobhanslegacy   

Edinburgh Rugby match holds charity collection in memory of Scotland International

A special matchday charity collection will be held at this weekend’s 1872 Cup game at Hampden Park in memory of Scotland International rugby player Siobhan Cattigan. 

The money raised will go to Siobhan’s Legacy of Love, a charitable fund in aid of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity set up in honour of Siobhan in 2022. 

Over £7,000 was raised by rugby fans ahead of last year’s match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby for the fund. 

Fans wishing to contribute to the fund will be able to donate in person to volunteers around the stadium, purchase a limited edition matchday programme, make a suggested donation of £2 for a Glasgow Warriors flag, or scan the QR codes found on screen, in the match programme, and across hospitality areas.  

Glasgow Warriors interim Managing Director Kenny Brown said: “Following the incredible support shown by our supporters last year, we’re immensely proud to once again host a collection for Siobhan’s Legacy of Love at our 1872 Cup match at Hampden Park. 

“This is a cause that means a great deal to the Glasgow Warriors family, and the generosity of our fans continues to make a real and lasting difference. Matchday at Hampden is always a special occasion and being able to use that platform to honour Siobhan’s legacy while supporting the outstanding work of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is something we’re truly grateful for.” 

“After an incredible year of fundraising for Siobhan’s Legacy of Love, it’s wonderful to be ending the year with this collection at Hampden Park”, added Kirsten Watson, CEO of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

“Siobhan’s legacy continues to have a profound effect on our young patients, with more children every month benefitting from the funds raised. We remain deeply grateful to anyone who donates to the fund and to Siobhan’s family and friends for their tireless commitment and generosity.” 

The collection comes after an incredible year of fundraising for Siobhan’s Legacy of Love with activities taking the fund’s total to over £63,000, including more than £1,300 raised at Siobhan’s Legacy of Love Fundraising Day in Callander in September and a successful online raffle that raised over £1,730 in partnership with the Glasgow Warriors and Skerryvore back in April.  

Founded in 2022 by the friends and family of Siobhan Cattigan, Siobhan’s Legacy of Love honours the life and memory of the Scotland international back-row who proudly earned 19 caps for her country. Proceeds from the fund have helped children with complex health conditions from across Scotland access hippotherapy, which supports physical and mental health through the sensory and motor stimulation of horse-riding.  

To find out more and donate online, please visit: 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/siobhanslegacy