AS our Christmas Appeal begins to reach its climax, Celtic FC Foundation’s annual Bucket Collection is set to take place at Paradise this Sunday, December 15, ahead of Celtic’s SPFL tie with Hibernian (KO 3pm).

Our only annual collection, which has once again be planned in collaboration with our Supporters’ Committee, will see 100 volunteer collectors located around the stadium from 1pm until kick-off, giving supporters plenty time to donate.

There will also be a donation opportunity for those supporters not carrying cash on the day, as a volunteer collector will be located at the top of the Celtic Way, equipped to receive donations via contactless payment.

There is still time to sign up to be a volunteer. If you would like to get involved please email cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk or call 0141 551 4321.

Proceeds raised will support our 2019 Christmas Appeal which aims to honour the founding principles set out when the club was formed back in 1887, by continuing to help those in our community, who are most in need. We want to help hundreds of local families facing poverty by giving them the kind of Christmas most of us 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.

Other ways to get behind the Christmas Appeal 2019 include:

1. Donate by Text – text ‘CELTIC’ followed by ‘£1’, ‘£5’ or ‘£10’ to 70085*

2. Donate Online

3. Donate via PayPal – www.CelticChristmasAppeal.com

4. Donate in Cash – there are collection boxes located in all Celtic Stores

5. Donate by Cheque – payable to ‘Celtic FC Foundation’ and sent to Celtic FC Foundation, Celtic Park, Glasgow G40 3RE.

6. Provide support through your Christmas shopping via Give as you Live and Amazon Smile – http://www.celticfc.net/news/17086

7. Make a donation to receive your ‘Celtic FC Foundation Letter from Santa’ – http://www.celticfc.net/news/17114

8. Purchase the original song from this year’s Celtic Christmas advert, ‘Star Of Glasgow's Green & White’ HERE. Proceeds will support our 2019 Appeal.

Thank you for your magnificent support.

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

Celtic FC Foundation’s Bucket Collection at Hibs match on Sunday