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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kirkcudbright youngster who had three heart operations gets chance to meet his Rangers heroes
Mason Gordon was invited by the Rangers Charity Foundation to attend a special dream day for people with life limiting conditions. A Kirkcudbright youngster who has had three heart operations recently had the chance to meet some of his Rangers heroes. Mason Gordon was invited by the Rangers Charity Foundation to attend a special dream day for people with life limiting conditions. Mason, who has had three heart surgeries and now has a pacemaker, went along to Rangers Training Centre with mum Ruth. They met and spoke with the first team players and management, watching a training session before heading to Ibrox for lunch and a tour. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Mason is a big fan of Rangers, with his favourite players being James Tavernier and Cyriel Dessers, and had the best day. Ruth said: 'A lot of the players already know him from his trips to Ibrox and they were all fantastic with him. Really taking time to chat and interact. 'Mason was previously a mascot and went onto the pitch with captain James Tavernier so he has an extra special bond with him.' Mason recently took part in Broxi's Challenge to raise money for Rangers Charity Foundation and is due to be awarded a True Blue hero medal soon.
Glasgow Times
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers FC boss Barry Ferguson supports armed forces cause
The partnership with Forces Children Scotland and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) culminated in a £10,000 donation from the foundation's armed forces fund, which was split between the two charities. Read more: Rangers legend fronts campaign for football kits The foundation worked with both charities throughout the season to help spread messages about their work. It also hosted a weekend of activities with TAPS for surviving families of two fallen heroes from the UK and America. Barry said: "I think it is so important that we show our support for our armed services and veterans, so it's great that the foundation is making this important donation for the two charities. "I enjoyed meeting some of the men and women serving our country at the recent Armed Forces Day at Ibrox. "I know how hard the Rangers Charity Foundation works to make a difference. "It's a cause I've been a strong supporter of, ever since my playing days at the club, and I'd like to thank all the supporters who have given the foundation their backing to enable this donation to be made today." Connal Cochrane, foundation chief executive, said: 'Our Armed Forces Fund donations this season are for two fantastic causes which do incredible work to support the wider armed forces community. 'We're proud to be able to support them, on behalf of the Rangers Family, and know that this represents just one aspect of our work throughout the year which, alongside the Club, recognises the dedication and sacrifice of armed services personnel and veterans.' TAPS is an American non-profit organisation designed to provide care and resources for those grieving a death in the military or veteran community. Jessica Harper, director of sports and entertainment for TAPS, said: "We are so grateful to Rangers for their continued support of TAPS and to be a Rangers Charity Foundation Armed Forces Fund beneficiary. "This support helps to create meaningful connections of hope, healing and care for military families from the US and the UK." Read more: Special screening of Scottish football documentary to be held in Glasgow Forces Children Scotland works directly with children and young people from armed forces and veteran families across Scotland. Steven Sweeney, chief executive at Forces Children Scotland, said: "As beneficiaries of the armed forces fund, we are delighted to be able to continue our work to ensure that babies, children and young people from forces families face no disadvantage. "Thank you to Rangers Charity Foundation, Rangers FC and all the fans for their fantastic support."
