More than 150 girls turned up at a Glasgow stadium for the Turner Syndrome Awareness Football Festival.
Held at Scotstoun Stadium, the festival was organised by the Phoenix Girls Football Club in partnership with the Turner Syndrome Support Society.
It aims to highlight the genetic disorder which affects roughly one in 2,000 girls born in the UK.
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Fiona McIntyre, managing director of the Scottish Women’s Premier League, launched the day's events, underlining the role of sport and community in supporting such vital causes.
Arlene Smyth, chief officer of the Turner Syndrome Support Society, said: "Events like these are vital in spreading awareness and providing support to those affected."
A series of matches and activities were held throughout the day.
(Image: Phoenix Girls Football Club)
The festival was supported by volunteers and the Emma Woods Memorial Fund which aims to raise awareness about Turner Syndrome and the importance of early diagnosis.
Grant Valentine, chairman of Phoenix Girls Football Club, said: "Seeing so many girls come together for both football and a greater cause is truly inspiring.
"This was the first festival of its kind, and we are looking forward to holding more in the future."
(Image: Phoenix Girls Football Club)
Scotland’s Gold Judo Champion from the 2014 Commonwealth Games Kimberley Renicks and current Rangers Women and Scotland national team player Brogan Hay were present at the festival.
They distributed medals to participants.
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