Rangers Academy players decorate children’s hospital for Christmas

The volunteers from the club's charity foundation hung decorations throughout the Royal Hospital for Children on Thursday, November 28, to bring festive cheer to patients, families, and staff as part of their partnership with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

The Rangers Charity Foundation has pledged to raise £10,000 for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity this season.

(Image: Rangers Charity Foundation) Some of this money will pay for the Christmas decorations, with the rest going towards a specialist piece of sleep monitoring equipment.

Kirsten Watson, chief executive officer at Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: "It’s always a delight to welcome the Rangers Charity Foundation and Rangers Academy players back to the hospital, especially at Christmas.

"Their help in decorating the wards not only brightens up the space but also lifts the spirits of children, families, and staff during what can be a challenging time of year.

(Image: Rangers Charity Foundation) "We are so grateful for their continued support, which makes such a difference to our young patients and their loved ones."

The foundation has had a special relationship with the hospital charity for more than 20 years.

(Image: Rangers Charity Foundation) It has donated cash, toys, and equipment, supported Christmas activities, and organised special visits and treats for the children.

Rachael Cosgrove, charity executive at the Foundation, said: "I’d like to say a big thanks to the Rangers Academy youth players, Foundation and Club staff and volunteers for making the time to come along and decorate the wards.

(Image: Rangers Charity Foundation) "I always really enjoy decoration days and we hope this will spread some Christmas cheer to the children and hospital staff.

"We have such a special and longstanding relationship with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and are proud once again to give our support to their vital work."