St Enoch Centre staff raise funds for Street Soccer Scotland
The team, made up of office personnel, security staff, and more, walked 23 miles from Glasgow Green to Balloch in support of the charity.
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Vicky Colquhoun, St Enoch Centre office manager, who participated in the event, said: "We were proud to take part in this year's Mighty Stride to fundraise for our charity partner of the year, Street Soccer Scotland.
"The Kiltwalk is one of Glasgow's most iconic events, and it was inspiring to walk alongside so many others taking on the challenge in support of their charity of choice."
The team have created an online fundraising page, which is still available to donate to at https://tinyurl.com/2z85e3vs.
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The St Enoch Centre is also expected to host a pop-up shop for Street Soccer Scotland later in the year.
The shop will sell pre-loved football shirts and sports kit to raise money for the organisation's social programmes.
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David Duke, chief executive officer of Street Soccer Scotland, said: "We are immensely grateful to St Enoch Centre for all of their fundraising activities.
"The centre's support as our commercial partner of the year has a significant impact on the programmes we deliver to the most vulnerable members of society.
"Together, we have the power to make a meaningful impact, combat social exclusion, and transform lives.
"Stay tuned for future fundraising events in collaboration with St. Enoch Centre this year."
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