Rangers fans spend night at Ibrox to raise funds for homelessness
More than 180 supporters braved freezing conditions at the Rangers Big Ibrox Sleep Out, raising money for Glasgow homelessness charities and the Rangers Charity Foundation, with 32Red contributing the first £10 of every participant’s fundraising total.
More than 180 Rangers fans spent a night pitchside at Ibrox Stadium over the weekend as part of the sold-out Rangers Big Ibrox Sleep Outs, raising funds for local homelessness charities and the Rangers Charity Foundation’s community programmes.
Participants experienced a night in the cold to reflect the challenges faced by those sleeping rough in Glasgow. Rangers Academy players Arran Kerr and Greig Thackray joined supporters, with First Team players also offering their backing.
First-team goalkeeper Jack Butland said: “The Rangers Big Ibrox Sleep Out is a hugely important event. It raises awareness and vital funds for homelessness in Glasgow. Our front-of-shirt sponsors – 32Red – are big supporters of this initiative. This year they contributed £10 to each and every person who braved the cold November night. All those who took part deserve enormous praise and they should be heartened that their collective efforts are directly helping tackle homelessness in the city. Well done to everyone involved.”
Half of the funds raised will support Glasgow City Mission and Simon Community Scotland, with the remainder going to the Rangers Charity Foundation’s local work.
32Red, Rangers’ front-of-shirt sponsor, contributed the first £10 of every participant’s total and provided a hot breakfast the following morning.
Adam Gaskell, Head of UK Brand Marketing, FDJ United, said: “We’re proud to be supporting Rangers Charity Foundation and their work in the local community. At 32Red, our sponsorships are built to benefit communities, so we are honoured to be able to help such an important cause with the Big Ibrox Sleep Out once again. We’ve supported this event for many years now and it never ceases to amaze us how much the participants give and their overwhelming generosity. It is a fantastic and important initiative that Rangers fans should be extremely proud of.”
Donations to the Big Ibrox Sleep Out remain open.
