With temperatures reaching a low of 0 degrees Celcius through the night, Dermot Hill’s words were very much still in the minds of participants, as they knew the difficult conditions could never be compared to the horrendous challenges faced by those who are living on the streets every night of the year.

As 6.00am approached the group began packing up after a long night and participants were offered the opportunity to donate their sleeping mats and bags. The response was once again outstanding and the contributions made to The Invisibles and The Wayside Club, will make a huge difference for many sleeping rough, on the streets of our city.

The event was rounded off with a warm breakfast in the Jock Stein Lounge as participants gathered together to say their goodbyes to some old and new friends.

Celtic FC Foundation would like to thank each and every Celtic Sleep Out participant for their incredible efforts, as well as everyone who supported them along the way. You have made a genuine difference to those in our community, who are most in need.

Our next Celtic Sleep Out in London, will take place for the third year in a row in the grounds of St Anne’s Primary School in Whitechapel. The venue holds huge historical and emotional significance for the Celtic Family, as in 1892, five years after his leading role in the formation of Celtic Football Club, the Marist Order moved Brother Walfrid from Glasgow to the Whitechapel area of London’s East End.

Just like their Glasgow counterparts, participants will brave the cold on Saturday, November 30, raising a minimum of £130 each. There’s still time to sign up HERE and proceeds will support our 2019 Christmas Appeal.

Through the Appeal we want to help hundreds of local families facing poverty, by giving them the kind of Christmas we all take for granted.

We also want to support pensioners on our doorstep and help out local charities. We can make a massive difference to the lives of children, the homeless, refugees and those living in refuge or facing other challenges.

Christmas is a time to give and share. And the Glasgow Celtic will be there.

To get behind the Christmas Appeal 2019, you can:

Donate by Text – text ‘CELTIC’ followed by ‘£1’, ‘£5’ or ‘£10’ to 70085*
Donate Online
Donate via PayPal – www.CelticChristmasAppeal.com
Donate in Cash – there are collection boxes located in all Celtic Stores
Donate by Cheque – payable to ‘Celtic FC Foundation’ and sent to Celtic FC Foundation, Celtic Park, Glasgow G40 3RE.
Provide support through your Christmas shopping via Give as you Live and Amazon Smile – http://www.celticfc.net/news/17086
Contribute via our Christmas Appeal eBay auction –which will then take place between Thursday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 10.
Make a donation to receive your ‘Celtic FC Foundation Letter from Santa’– further details to follow.
Support our Light Up the Clover initiative on Thursday, November 28 or our match-day bucket collection on Sunday, December 15 – http://www.celticfc.net/news/17091
Come along to Ghirls for Good on Friday, November 29 – http://www.celticfc.net/news/16887

Thank you for your magnificent support.

*Texts will cost the donation amount, plus one standard rate message.

Another great success at the Celtic Sleep Out, Glasgow