Famous faces from the worlds of Scottish sport and entertainment will be joining forces for a special charity football match in aid of Alzheimer Scotland.
Shooting Stars – billed as Scotland’s version of Soccer Aid – will see football legends and celebrities battle it out on the pitch to raise vital funds to support dementia care, research and improvements in brain health.
Among the big sporting names taking part are former Rangers manager and Scotland captain Graeme Souness, Rangers record goalscorer Ally McCoist, and former Celtic and West Ham striker Frank McAvennie, as well as ex-Rangers stopper Marvin Andrews and former Scotland midfielder James McArthur. Also lacing up his boots for the event is comedian and Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli, with more big sign-ups to come.
The 60-minute match will be the highlight of a family fun day which will also include:
- Show-and-tell from the local Police Station
- Show-and-tell from the local Fire Station
- Face painting
- Educational workshops, promoting good brain health
- Opportunity to speak with skilled Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisors for bespoke advice
- Penalty shoot-out with Alzheimer Scotland mascot, Buddy
- Raffle
- Relay games
- Football drills
- And much much more.
Families and footie fans alike are being encouraged to book their place at the unique event. Tickets cost just £5 for adults while under-18s can enter for free.
Hospitality tickets are also available. This will consist of a two-course meal, with each table hosted by a person you've just seen on the pitch. There will also be a silent auction with many incredible prizes including a signed shirt from all 12 teams currently in the Scottish Premiership League. For more information please contact [email protected].