A lasting legacy is my target

Alex got involved in Finnart AFC after learning about the club from a close friend.

Finnart AFC was established in Bridgeton by Philip Blair in 1979, with the main aim to create a community club and safe atmosphere and environment for teenagers to play and enjoy football.

The club worked hard to bring different sectors of Glasgow’s East End together .

The club’s ethos has continued through the years bringing many ethnic origins, geographical areas and skill sets together to enjoy football.

Due to the growth and ambition of the club and their previous charity work, the management committee feel that now is the time for Finnart AFC to create their own home and legacy.

Alex is keen to help the club get their project off to a great start by raising as much as he can for them.

He said:“I just hope people and businesses will get behind this venture.

“After what I have been through myself I wanted to help build something that is going to have a lasting legacy for these children.”

During Alex’s marathon effort he will be joined along the way by friends and family who will meet him at various stops and hotels.

Others will join him and complete their own daily marathons in a bid to keep him motivated.

Alex added:“It’s a team effort and it would be great to just see if people could help along the way in any way they can.”

If you would like to donate to Alex’s cause log onto: www. justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/ hampden2wembley

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