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.
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