A recovering addict and a former skilled soccer participant have teamed as much as maintain an Previous Agency charity soccer match in Renton.
James Smith, 35, has been in restoration for 2 years after affected by addictions to alcohol and medicines since his early teenage years.
To point out gratitude to those that have helped him by way of it, he's organising a charity match with assist from good buddy Graeme Ramage.
The match at Tontine Park at 1pm on Sunday, August 7, will happen between Dumbarton Rangers and Dumbarton Celtic, with each side made up of native lads – some from St Pat’s FP AFC – to boost cash for Youngsters’s Hospices Throughout Scotland (CHAS) which operates Robin Home in Balloch.
James spoke on stated: “For years and years I used to be in habit. I'm now in restoration and I've determined it's time to give again to the group.
“That is the primary charity match we've finished as a result of I've solely been in restoration for 2 years, however I need to make it an annual factor.”
The occasion received’t simply encompass a charity soccer match but additionally will embrace face painters, a bouncy fortress and a DJ, with CHAS offering t-shirts, balloons and donation buckets.
Pal, Graeme, 29, is a former St Mirren and Dumbarton footballer from Alexandria, who helps James.
The ex-pro stated: “Like something throughout the group, you see the good facet, be it raffle prizes, cash, firms prepared to assist on the day or gamers to play they're at all times prepared to assist out.
“I hope we obtain as a lot as we will to assist the trigger that Robin Home helps with.”
You'll be able to donate by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/James-Smith331.