Rangers marathon man raises new car cash to aid Erskine veterans
A LIFELONG Rangers supporter has helped Erskine veterans go green after raising £23,000 for the purchase of a new hybrid vehicle. Ibrox season ticket holder Jim Clark - who is 74-years-old - completed the challenge of walking a marathon in three days and was given huge support from fel...
A LIFELONG Rangers supporter has helped Erskine veterans go green after raising £23,000 for the purchase of a new hybrid vehicle.
Ibrox season ticket holder Jim Clark - who is 74-years-old - completed the challenge of walking a marathon in three days and was given huge support from fellow Bluenoses and members of the community.
His efforts will now have a significant impact on former service personnel based at Erskine Hospital in Bishopton after he handed over the keys to the brand new car in recent days.
Jim was supported by Ibrox legend Davy Wilson during his fundraising drive and the pair were joined at Rangers' Govan home as they crossed the finishing line at the end of their marathon effort last year.
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Erskine veteran Bobby Gordon, aged 96, was joined by wife Siobhan at the Bishopton centre as Jim delivered the hybrid motor.
Bobby is a Royal Navy veteran with three years’ service during the Second World War.
In July 2018 he was awarded the Legion of Honour by the President of France, which is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil.
Jim said: “I can’t thank everyone that donated enough.
“The addition of the hybrid car will bring transformative change for Veterans and staff at Erskine, and without those who sponsored this dream wouldn’t have become a reality.
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