Celtic FC Foundation’s Chief Executive, Tony Hamilton then addressed the room, providing a vote of thanks, before introducing a video piece highlighting Celtic FC Foundation’s latest project, You’ll Never Talk Alone. The project is striving to tackle the growing issue of loneliness and its impact upon our mental health. Proceeds raised during last night’s Dinner will be devoted to the continuation and development of the project.

Andy Cameron, who has supported our Annual Sporting Dinner for a number of years, returned to entertain guests by hosting the auction and prize draw sections of the evening, in his own inimitable style.

Just before the second half of the auction, guests heard from Stephanie Drew, whose son, Sean has participated in a number of Celtic FC Foundation projects, including You’ll Never Talk Alone. Sean, aged 21, is currently living with an unknown degenerative brain condition. Stephanie bravely told the story of how Sean’s condition has drastically changed not only his life, but the lives of their family too.

She spoke of how Sean’s involvement with Celtic FC Foundation has brought him and the family many moments of genuine joy and expressed her great thanks for the support received. Stephanie’s story was one which captured the hearts of the entire audience and she received a deserved standing ovation from the entre room, as she left the stage.

The evening also included a fantastic silent auction and a complimentary drink for each guest, courtesy of C&C Group.

Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawwell, said: “This year’s Annual Sporting Dinner has yet again proved to be a wonderful occasion here at Celtic Park, raising invaluable funds for the Foundation. I must express our great thanks to all of those who attended the Dinner and to everyone who has made a contribution to the success of this event.

“You’ll Never Talk Alone is a relatively new Foundation initiative, however, I know that the project has already had a hugely positive impact on the lives of many people who have attended the project thus far. The funds raised last night will go a long way towards ensuring that the project continues to help those in need.”

Celtic FC Foundation Chief Executive, Tony Hamilton added: “Our Dinner last night represented another very successful event for Celtic FC Foundation. The continued support received for our Annual Sporting Dinner is truly exceptional. Every year our contributors, including our sponsor, IBC Wealth, individuals, organisations, Club staff and Club Directors, get behind the event.

“I would like to extend special thanks to all of them and, especially the Annual Sporting Dinner Committee, without whom, we simply could not have produced such a special occasion and raised such an incredible sum, in support of You’ll Never Talk Alone.”

The outstanding backing received from IBC Wealth, our table holders, guests, auction and silent auction bidders, prize donors and all of those who gave up their time, will make a genuine difference to the lives of others.

To register your interest in our 2021 Annual Sporting Dinner, please email cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk or call 0141 551 4321.

Great Success for Celtic FC Foundation’s Annual Sporting Dinner