abseil into paradise with celtic charity fund

Newsroom Staff
CELTIC Park will provide the unlikely location for the latest fundraising adventure in Celtic Charity Fund’s exciting calendar of events.

The Charity abseil, in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, gives the chance for supporters and fundraisers alike to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush. Participants have the opportunity to descend 100 feet down the Main Stand of the stadium, all in the name of charity.

Fifty per cent of the Charity Abseil proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, enabling them to continue their research into the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis using Gene Therapy. The remaining 50% will be distributed to a host of other worthwhile causes through the Celtic Charity Fund Donations Scheme.

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: "The Celtic Charity Fund, now in its 15th year, was formed to uphold the deep-rooted charitable ethos of Celtic Football Club. Our Fund aims to support beneficiaries at home and abroad, and organisations of all sizes.

“The Cystic Fibrosis Trust continues to provide worthwhile support to those living with the condition and to their families. The Charity Abseil at Celtic Park is the first if its kind at the stadium and will hopefully be an event that will raise a significant amount of funds."

June Ross, Regional Fundraising Manager at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust said: “The impact of Cystic Fibrosis on family life can be challenging to say the least. Coming to terms with living with the condition can prove very difficult at times.

"This is why, as a charity, we continue to offer emotional support as well as funding ongoing research in to finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

"I am delighted that Celtic Charity Fund and the Cystic Fibrosis are working and fundraising together. The Charity Abseil at Celtic Park will be a most challenging and fun event.”

Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening inherited condition affecting over 8,500 families in the UK alone. It claims the life of three young people each week. The disease, which affects the internal organs - mainly the lungs and the digestive system - has, to date, no cure.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust offers advice and practical support to individuals and their families living with the condition, through areas such as physiotherapy, medication, exercise and nutrition.

To book a place at the Charity Abseil or for further information, contact Jane Maguire on 0141 551 4262. Alternatively, to sign up online CLICK HERE

For further details on the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, contact June Ross on jross@cftrust.org.uk or 0845 859 1039.