28 September 2016
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) would like to say a huge thank you to Celtic FC fans and all those who donated the #MatchTheFineForPalestine crowdfunding campaign. They raised over £172,000 that will be divided equally between MAP and the Lajee Center in Bethlehem. The fundraiser is closing on Friday 30 September, so now is your last chance to take part!
The Celtic FC supporters who created the campaign wrote, “We launched this appeal in the hope of raising £15,000 to provide basic medical supplies to conflict-hit Gaza and some football kit to enable the young people of Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem to start up a team. Instead, the amazing generosity of Celtic fans, and many others, means that the original target has been smashed and that this appeal will not only save lives but change them.”
Dr Graham Watt, Professor at Glasgow University and former Trustee of MAP said: “This is a brilliant, generous gesture by Celtic fans, telling Palestinians they have not been forgotten.”
The money raised for MAP through #MatchTheFineForPalestine will directly support our health and medical care projects benefitting Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.
We would like to thank the organisers and every supporter for helping this vital work.
If you would like to make a contribution to our work, please donate today.