THE STALYBRIDGE Celtic Supporters Association will be putting its best foot forward as members take on the town’s Three Peaks to raise funds for a community defibrillator.
In the inaugural challenge, an 11-mile circular walk on Saturday, April 26, dedicated fans will scale Hough Hill, Wild Bank and Harridge Pike.
And after setting off from Celtic’s Bower Fold stadium at 8.30am, everyone should be back in time for their team’s home clash against City of Liverpool.
The initiative is the latest in a string of fundraising efforts by the club and its supporters, who have been working hard to bring a defibrillator to the area outside the stadium – a move that could one day prove lifesaving.
Earlier in the year, the association hosted a Stalybridge-themed quiz night, which saw enthusiastic locals come together to test their town knowledge all in aid of the cause.
The group has set a £1,000 fundraising target and with more than £800 already raised, hopes are high that they’ll smash through their goal by the time boots hit the ground on the 26th.
Alisdair Brown, of the association, commented: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community so far.
“The Three Peaks will be a tough challenge, but it’s for an incredibly worthwhile cause that could help save lives right here in Stalybridge.”
Anyone wishing to donate to the campaign can do so via the JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stalybridge-three-peaks