St Margaret of Scotland Hospice

What would your granny or your mother think of you this morning? That wasn’t you surrounding the St Margaret of Scotland Hospice displaying your bigotry, or was it?

If it was you, you should think black, burning shame of yourself.

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice is deeply saddened by the events that took place on Argyle Street in Glasgow yesterday.

Our Christmas Bus, a long-standing tradition, and a cherished way for us to spread awareness about our Hospice, had to be cancelled due to the actions of both Celtic and Rangers supporters.

As the first and largest Hospice in Scotland, founded in 1950, we rely heavily on fund-raising efforts to support our vital work. Our annual running costs exceed £4 million, half of which we must raise ourselves, approximately £40,000 each week. This is a great challenge that we face.

The Christmas Bus is more than just a means of raising funds; it serves as a symbol of solace and remembrance for those who have lost loved ones under our care at the Hospice. It is a cherished tradition that brings comfort to many during a difficult time.

This incident has not only jeopardised the safety of our dedicated staff and volunteers but has also hindered our crucial fundraising efforts.

We have reached out to the Chief Executives of both Celtic and Rangers Football Clubs, inviting them to visit St Margaret of Scotland Hospice to witness first-hand the important work we do.

We believe it is crucial to have an open dialogue about how we can work together to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future, allowing our fundraising efforts and those of other charities to continue safely and without disruption.

If you would like to support St Margaret of Scotland Hospice during this time, please consider making a donation via: https://donate.stripe.com/28oeXmdAu0ZqaHu8wB. Your generosity will help us continue to provide compassionate care to those who need it most.

Thank you for your support and understanding.