Over the weekend, the Celtic Sleep Out took place for an amazing tenth time at Celtic Park, with over 100 incredible Foundation supporters facing the freezing cold elements throughout the night. This wonderful group have already raised a phenomenal net total in excess of £53,000 for the 2025 Christmas Appeal and, with fundraising still ongoing, there’s still time to get behind the team by donating online HERE Arriving and looking forward to the night ahead, supporters were welcomed to Celtic Park with a thanks from Head of Foundation, Jane Maguire, before hearing from the Maestro, Paul McStay, through our 2025 Christmas Appeal VT. After a safety briefing from the Foundation team, Celtic great, Brian McClair was on hand to show his support for our participants as he joined everyone for a group photo before wishing them well for the long night ahead. With the backdrop of a dry but cold November night, the participants, took on the challenge of spending eight hours – from 10.00pm to 6.00am – under the stars in Paradise. The hardy group were kept warm though through the night, as our friends at Celtic Park Events very generously provided an unlimited supply of complimentary tea, coffee, pies and bovril – and a surprise visit from Club Ambassador and Celtic Legend, Tom Boyd, lifted spirits.Despite the freezing cold conditions, a large portion of the group slept through the elements in front of the Jock Stein Stand, while others braved areas trackside and in the South Stand. Just before 6am, participants began packing up after a long night and were then offered the opportunity to donate their sleeping bags and camping mats. The response, as always, was 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 Glasgow. The event was rounded off with a warm breakfast in the Jock Stein Lounge and we are extremely grateful to Club suppliers, Bidfood and Premier Produce, for generously donating all of the food supplies for this event. Celtic FC Foundation would like to thank each and every 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 Sleep Out event will take place in London on Friday, December 12, as we return for an eighth time to the grounds of St Anne’s Primary School in Whitechapel. There’s still time to register to take part and full details can be found HERE. Our 2025 Christmas Appeal, as always, aims to bring some comfort and joy to those who need it most. Across our local communities, we will be supporting families facing poverty, pensioners, women and children in refuge, the homeless community and refugees, along with a host of others who are experiencing hardships. And through our Paradise Pit Stop initiative – which operates four days a week, all year round – we will once again open the doors of our home, Celtic Park, for a special Christmas Day offering, providing a festive meal and the warmest of welcomes. You can find further details HERE. Our Christmas Appeal will touch thousands of lives this festive period and we now ask you, the completely unique and unsurpassable Celtic support, to stand with us and help make a positive difference for those who need it most. This is a reminder of the phenomenal difference you made through the 2024 Appeal HERE You can get behind this year’s Christmas Appeal in the following ways: Donate online HERE Donate via PayPal HERE Donate via Facebook HERE Donate by text – text ‘CELTIC’ followed by ‘£1’, ‘£5’ or ‘£10’ to 70085* 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 in Celtic stores or online by purchasing an item from ‘Walfrid’s Wishlist’ HERE Provide support through your Christmas shopping via Give as you Live HERE Make a donation at check out when purchasing retail items or tickets online HERE and HERE Make a donation and hang an item on our Virtual Christmas Tree HERE Contribute via our Christmas Appeal Logo Shirt Auction from November 11-18. To place a bid click HERE. Enter our Christmas Appeal Prize Draw, which will kick-off on Wednesday, November 19. Further details to follow Come along to the Ghirls for Good event on Friday, November 28 HERE Contribute via our Christmas Appeal eBay Auction from December 3 – 10. Further details to follow. Thank you so much for your incredible compassion and generosity, as always – it will help us to continue the mission of Celtic. Together we can share the Spirit of Christmas. *Texts will cost the donation amount, plus one standard rate message
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