Glasgow Times

Raise cash for Rangers charity and kids

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has a partnershi­p with the Rangers Charity Foundation.

“I’m a big supporter of the Rangers Charity Foundation as I have led the warm-ups for their 5k run for the past two years and I’ve also done bucket collection­s, sleep-outs, charity cycles and the pay to play events at Ibrox.

“So I thought it would be great to organise a fitness session to raise money for both charities.”

Scott hopes to encourage as many people as possible to donate £5 and from what we usually make in the morning.

“I think it’s a case of whether that will last or if it’s a sudden rush for a couple of days then it’ll be over and people will not be spending again. We are optimistic though.”

David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, said: “Much of the time larger and smaller retailers have a symbiotic relationsh­ip, relying on each other to thrive and succeed. Sometimes that is through helping to drive footfall to the area or expanding the range and diversity of what is on offer. take part in the live workout tomorrow.

He added: “The workout is for all fitness levels as I’ll go through each body weight exercise.”

Gary Kernahan, the director of fundraisin­g at Children 1st, said: “I met Scott last year when I was training for the London Marathon.

“I was struggling with injuries but Scott put a training plan together and it really helped me to complete the marathon.

“Scott is incredibly generous as

“Both are feeling the effects of the volatile marketplac­e at the moment, with footfall and consumer confidence lower than before the crisis.

“Our town centres and high streets have a great deal to offer and are at their best when offering an eclectic mix of larger and independen­t stores and indeed hospitalit­y and leisure too. That is why we want to see a firm date for the re-opening of stores in malls, and a concerted effort from every tier of government to rejuvenati­ng Scotland’s high streets.” he has been hosting free fitness sessions online during lockdown.

“We’re delighted that he’s organised this live workout on Sunday.”

Rachel Cummins, senior communicat­ions executive at the Rangers Charity Foundation, added: “We are extremely proud to have been in partnershi­p with Children 1st throughout season 2019/20 and look forward to seeing Blues and beyond come together for a wonderful cause.

“Within our partnershi­p, the

Foundation has committed to donating £20,000 to Children 1st in support of its Parentline, and we will ensure that every penny raised on Sunday will go towards this important initiative.

“We’d like to thank Scott for his continued support – he’s a shining of example of how the Rangers Family can make a difference.”

Scott’s live virtual workout takes place tomorrow at 12pm and is £5 to enter. To sign up go to https://bit.ly/FamilyHome­Workout

The workout is for all fitness levels

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