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Bosses at veterans charity Erskine have presented Rangers with a unique poppy gift in recognition of the club’s fundraising efforts.
The Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal (RSEA) broke through the £1million landmark this year.
Cash from supporters has been used in four care homes across the country as projects, including a Sporting Memories room and Reminiscence room, have made a huge difference to veterans.
A copy of the poem ‘The Poppy,’ written by Paul Hunter, has now been presented to Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson as a thank-you for the endeavours of fans since 2007.
The Poppy was penned in 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War and the words have now been illustrated by Paul’s wife, Sheila, to create the gift for Rangers.
It was presented by Wing Commander Ian Cumming MBE, who is Erskine’s chief executive.
He said: “Presenting Rangers Football Club with this stunning piece of artwork and poetry is a small token of our gratitude for over a decade of support from the club’s fans.
“We are forever indebted to them and are enormously grateful for the continued backing from the Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal and their tireless fundraising efforts.”
The RSEA, whose president is former Ibrox striker Gordon Smith, was the brainchild of Ibrox supporter Tom Clark, who is delighted to see Rangers’ role at Erskine honoured in this way.
He said: “We view Paul’s poem as a fitting gift following years of fundraising as it epitomises everything that we do for Erskine.
“We are here to help support our nation’s heroes – servicemen and women who deserve to be honoured following years of service protecting each and every one of us.”
Mr Robertson added: “The hard work and endeavour of the Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal is a credit to our entire support.
“Reaching over £1million in fundraising efforts is a stunning achievement – and all for a fantastic charity.
“Erskine goes above and beyond to ensure that our ex-servicemen and women are looked after with the highest quality of care and is a charity that we are proud to support.
“We accept this gift from Erskine with immense pride and look forward to many more years of friendship between our two organisations. We thank Paul and Sheila for producing such a wonderful piece of artwork and poetry.”
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