Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland has urged supporters to take part in the Big Ibrox Sleep Outs this November to raise funds for homelessness charities across Glasgow.
The annual event, organised by the Rangers Charity Foundation with support from 32Red, invites fans to sleep overnight at Ibrox Stadium on Friday 14 or Saturday 15 November. 32Red will contribute the first £10 of every participant’s fundraising total, with proceeds shared between Glasgow City Mission, Simon Community Scotland, and the Foundation’s community projects.
Jack Butland said: “Over the last 10 years, the Big Ibrox Sleep Outs have made a huge impact on tackling homelessness in Glasgow. These kinds of initiatives are invaluable and the work both Rangers Charity Foundation and 32Red do for these is amazing. As a Club and as players we understand the importance of the community work off the pitch as well as on it and we are proud of our supporters for continuing to take on this challenge or support those who are doing it to help people who don’t have a home to call their own.”
David Henson, Supporter Engagement and Events Executive at the Rangers Charity Foundation, added: “Our supporters have been incredible over the last decade, raising over £358,000 for homeless charities via the Big Ibrox Sleep Outs, as well as additional funds for the Foundation’s own work in the community. I think homelessness is something many of us see in the city every day, so it really struck a chord with fans.”
Half of the funds raised will support Glasgow City Mission and Simon Community Scotland. Glasgow City Mission’s Winter Project provides people with routes out of rough sleeping, while Simon Community Scotland offers care, support and homes to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Murray Easton, Head of Fundraising and Communications at Simon Community Scotland, said: “The support of the Rangers Charity Foundation has been amazing. More people are homeless in Scotland now than ever before and we are at the frontline of that. To know that we’ve got regular support from the Rangers Charity Foundation is so important.”
Fans taking part in the Friday event will also receive a complimentary ticket to the Rangers v Celtic Women’s match at Ibrox before bedding down for the night. Participants can sign up or donate via the Rangers Charity Foundation website.
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Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland has urged supporters to take part in the Big Ibrox Sleep Outs this November to raise funds for homelessness charities across Glasgow. The annual event, organised by the Rangers Charity Foundation with support from 32Red, invites fans to sleep overnight at Ibrox Stadium on Friday 14 or Saturday 15 November. 32Red…
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