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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow football teams invited to take part in tournament
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund will host the inaugural SCIAF Shield in Glasgow this summer to raise funds to support its work in some of the world's most challenging environments. Ben Wilson, director of public engagement at SCIAF, said: "This is our first ever SCIAF Shield, so we're all very excited. "It will be a football tournament to raise money for the world's poorest people. "So get ready for a day of fun, football, and fundraising." Read more: Rangers hit with good news and bad news in Conor Coady pursuit Brendan Rodgers issues transfer update on Kwon, Palma, and Yang The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 30, at Goals on Pollokshaws Road, starting at noon. It will bring together 16 teams to compete in four groups of four, followed by knockout rounds to crown the ultimate champions of the SCIAF Shield. Entry costs £100 per team and includes at least one hour of football, lunch, and a welcome pack for each player. Teams can register up to eight players, and all skill levels are welcome. The event will also include music, a bouncy castle, face-painting, and other family-friendly activities. Ben added: "Everyone is welcome and it promises to be a great day, so why not join us?"
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tele readers urged to support charity's campaign to help people with disabilities
INVERCLYDE residents are being urged to dig deep to support's SCIAF's work with people with disabilities. The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund works in countries where people are living with hunger, dirty water and extreme weather. And for people living with disabilities, these issues make life even harder. (Image: Contributed) Chief executive Lorraine Currie said: 'We believe everyone deserves a good life – a life of peace and fullness. "Yet, in many of the places we operate, poverty makes that almost impossible. "With your support, SCIAF offers long-term solutions and tangible hope for people that need it the most.' OTHER NEWS: Angry residents hit out at threat to future of 'lifeline' IRH rehabilitation unit Sporty youngsters strike gold as Greenock school wins top award Slimming group wins top UK award thanks to Port Glasgow 'boy done good' The charity supports children like Malia from South Sudan. When she was first born, her head began to swell due to hydrocephalus – a life-threatening condition – but with no treatment available, she was sent home. Living in extreme poverty, Malia faced hunger, isolation, and a daily fight for survival. Thanks to SCIAF's partner SEM, however, everything has since changed. Malia was able to get life-changing surgery across the border in Uganda, giving her a second chance. Lorraine added: 'We couldn't serve people like Malia without our generous supporters in Scotland. In all of our projects around the world, we tackle exclusion, inequality, stigma, and discrimination head on. "But we need your help for this transformative work to continue. 'Will you join us in upholding dignity for all?' Donating to SCIAF's Dignity for All Appeal couldn't be simpler. It only takes a couple of minutes to donate at To give £5 you can text SCIAF to 70480 or to give £20 you can text SCIAF to 70450.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Airdrie friends spread love of football and God to the Vatican in Rome with The Caritas Cup
Cup was founded five years ago by school pals Adam Costello, Aiden Paterson, Bailey Gallagher and Daniel Timoney, who all attended St Margaret's High. Intrepid Airdrie friends enjoyed a true Italian Job as they spread their love of football and God all the way to Rome. The Caritas Cup was founded five years ago by school pals Adam Costello, 21, Aiden Paterson, 20, Bailey Gallagher, 20, and Daniel Timoney, 20, who all attended St Margaret's High. The aim was to unite pupils from local Catholic schools through football and netball tournaments, while supporting the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) and other great causes. The Vatican was celebrating a Jubilee of Sports and the Caritas Cup was at the centre of the celebrations - and saw the friends playing football in 38-degree heat. Adam said: "It was hard going - walking around in summer in Rome is hard enough but playing a game of football is a whole new level. "We had a great time though and we were playing with Seminarians from the Scot's College in Rome as well as guys from France, Sweden and Italy." Adam added: "The Caritas Cup started as a game of football between two schools in Airdrie and Coatbridge four years ago now. "It then spread to multiple sports across many parts of Scotland and now it's reached Rome. "Pope Leo said that sport has a unique way of bringing people together and that exactly what the Caritas Cup is all about. "We support SCIAF due to the values instilled in us from a very young age. "The values that resonate with people across our Diocese and Motherwell - to help our neighbours and all in need. "This is just a very small part of what SCIAF does. We want to highlight the valuable and crucial work that SCIAF do in every corner of the world and we hope that, through this project, we can highlight that a better world is possible." Bailey said: "The links between sport and faith have never been clearer for us and seeing over 800,000 young people participating in the Jubilee events, solidified that. "Starting as a game of football between two schools, it is now with great joy that we can see this project reach all over the world. "Through the Caritas Cup, schools and communities have been United in Faith and through God's blessings, we hope that continues." Michael Hamilton, SCIAF's community engagement officer, added: "Working with the Caritas Cup team over the past couple of years has been amazing. "It has been so inspiring to us at SCIAF to see their passion for their faith, sport, charity and community. "We are delighted to see the initiative grow to Rome and see the team connect with other young people from across the world in this Jubilee year." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Glasgow Times
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Eight Glasgow SCIAF workers complete Edinburgh Marathon
Staff members from the Glasgow-based Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) braved the harsh weather to take on different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course. The colleagues tackled the Royal leg, the Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg, which are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, 8 miles and 4.4 miles respectively. Read more: Former Glasgow football ground could become nationally important site Jennifer Adams, 53, from Cambuslang, ran the 4.4-mile 'Glory' leg, and her team finished the race in four hours and 13 minutes. The other SCIAF team completed the race in three hours and 54 minutes. Jennifer said: "I loved doing the Glory Run – I got the cheers from all the supporters on the streets for doing the least amount of miles! "It was an amazing day for all our colleagues – great atmosphere and camaraderie among us all, despite me getting absolutely pelted with hail and wind and rain two minutes into my run. "2026 – I'll watch from the street and cheer!" Jennifer Adams (Image: Supplied) One of the charity's main reasons for running the marathon was to contribute to the "Relay of Hope," a global movement designed to draw attention to the worldwide debt crisis. SCIAF are participating in the cause to call for the cancellation of crippling debts that trap countries in cycles of poverty. The team have create an online fundraising page to raise donations for the cause which is available here: SCIAF has spent nearly six decades helping people in the world's poorest places to escape poverty, protect their living conditions and aid disaster recovery. Read more: Immersive Tutankhamun exhibition to bring ancient Egypt to Glasgow this summer Ben Wilson, from Rutherglen, who ran the eight-mile Gosford Leg, said: 'I only ran eight miles. "Some kids in the countries we work in walk that distance just to get to and from school. "That's why the work that SCIAF does is so important, especially our campaign on debt this year. "Until countries can break free from the shackles of unjust global debt, they won't be able to fully break out of the cycles of poverty they're trapped in. "I really hope us running the marathon will encourage others to sign our petition and call on politicians to put people ahead of profit."
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause
Eight charity workers successfully completed the Edinburgh Marathon. Staff members from the Glasgow-based Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) braved the harsh weather to take on different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course. Advertisement The colleagues tackled the Royal leg, the Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg, which are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, 8 miles and 4.4 miles respectively. Read more: Former Glasgow football ground could become nationally important site Jennifer Adams, 53, from Cambuslang, ran the 4.4-mile 'Glory' leg, and her team finished the race in four hours and 13 minutes. The other SCIAF team completed the race in three hours and 54 minutes. Jennifer said: "I loved doing the Glory Run – I got the cheers from all the supporters on the streets for doing the least amount of miles! "It was an amazing day for all our colleagues – great atmosphere and camaraderie among us all, despite me getting absolutely pelted with hail and wind and rain two minutes into my run. Advertisement "2026 – I'll watch from the street and cheer!" Jennifer Adams (Image: Supplied) One of the charity's main reasons for running the marathon was to contribute to the "Relay of Hope," a global movement designed to draw attention to the worldwide debt crisis. SCIAF are participating in the cause to call for the cancellation of crippling debts that trap countries in cycles of poverty. The team have create an online fundraising page to raise donations for the cause which is available here: SCIAF has spent nearly six decades helping people in the world's poorest places to escape poverty, protect their living conditions and aid disaster recovery. Read more: Immersive Tutankhamun exhibition to bring ancient Egypt to Glasgow this summer Ben Wilson, from Rutherglen, who ran the eight-mile Gosford Leg, said: 'I only ran eight miles. Advertisement "Some kids in the countries we work in walk that distance just to get to and from school. "That's why the work that SCIAF does is so important, especially our campaign on debt this year. "Until countries can break free from the shackles of unjust global debt, they won't be able to fully break out of the cycles of poverty they're trapped in. "I really hope us running the marathon will encourage others to sign our petition and call on politicians to put people ahead of profit."
