Rangers manager Phillipe Clement and the first team paid their annual visit to the Royal Hospital for Children as they handed over a £10,000 cheque.
The squad took time out of their day this week to drop off some gifts to the children as well as sign autographs and hand out goodie bags.
The manager and players also handed over a donation of £10,000 to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity from the Rangers Charity Foundation, which funded Christmas trees and decorations for the wards. It will also help to purchase a special MRI-compatible Relax and View DVD system.
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Many children who have to have an MRI need to have a general anaesthetic to ensure they remain still for the scan, which can mean a stay of up to three days in hospital.
However, the relax and renew DVD Player can help avoid a general anaesthetic by keeping patients calm and engaged.
Philippe Clement, who took part in the tradition for the first time, said: “This is my first experience of what I believe is an annual tradition for the Rangers team of visiting the Royal Hospital For Children in Glasgow.
“It was a wonderful afternoon, and it was great to chat to the children and their parents, as well as the NHS staff doing such an amazing job.
“On behalf of everyone at Rangers Football Club and the Rangers Charity Foundation, I would like to wish everyone at the hospital a very Merry Christmas.”
The Foundation has enjoyed a special relationship with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity for more than 20 years by donating cash, toys and equipment, supporting Christmas activities and organising special visits and treats for the children.
Connal Cochrane, chief executive of the Rangers Charity Foundation, said: “We are delighted to fund the specialist MRI-compatible DVD player this year for the hospital.
"An MRI can be very stressful for children, with many loud and unpredictable noises and a sense of claustrophobia for the patient, so it will be really helpful to have a familiar movie or cartoon playing during the scan.”
Kirsten Watson, chief executive at Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, added: "We want to extend our sincere thanks to the Rangers Charity Foundation once again for their ongoing support.
“Their generous donation towards the decorations will bring the joy of Christmas to the hospital wards this Christmas season.
“Their additional donation towards funding a specialist DVD player for the MRI machine will significantly transform what can often be a daunting experience for children.
“This tangible support makes a direct impact on the well-being of children in hospital, and we sincerely appreciate this generous gift.”
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