GoProvidence and the Rhode Island Sports Commission (RISC) announced they made a $5000 donation to the Glasgow Childrenâs Hospital Charity to âhonourâ the Tartan Army for bringing a âsense of communityâ while they visited the city during the World Cup.
The gift sparked an immediate wave of generosity across the city with local bars and restaurants quickly coming together to contribute an additional $5500 of their own,
Businesses including Hot Club, G Pub, Track 15, Trinity Brewhouse, Murphyâs, and Rollers all contributed to the donation, which will go towards providing vital care for young patients at Scotland's largest children's hospital.
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âThis is our small way of giving back to a group that gave so much to us,â said Kristen Adamo, president & CEO of GoProvidence.
âThe Tartan Army reignited Rhode Islandersâ love for Providence. They brought joy, a sense of community, and a whole lot of bagpipes everywhere they went. We miss them terribly â and we hope this gesture shows just how grateful we are.â
The Tartan Armyâs celebrations became one of the defining stories of this yearâs World Cup as tens of thousands of Scots made the trip to Boston and the surrounding areas to cheer on Scotland in their first appearance at the tournament in 28 years.
While Scotlandâs team competed on the world stage and won their first match at the World Cup since 1990 thanks to a John McGinn strike against Haiti, the Tartan Army created an âincredible at mosphere in the city,â RISC said.
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Organisers behind the donation said the Scotland supporters managed to create an âinfectious spiritâ in the city while their songs filled the streets, bars, ferries, and waterfront, turning Providence into an honorary Scottish home base.
During their stay in the city, the Tartan Army raised $10,000 for Hasbro Childrenâs Hospital, while also donating a further $6500 to the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band and the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal gave an additional $5000 to Project Goal, a local youth football charity.
âSports have a unique ability to build bridges, and the connection between Providence and the Tartan Army is proof of that,â said Jonathan Walker, executive director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission.
âTheir energy transformed our city. Supporting the Glasgow Childrenâs Hospital is the least we can do to honor the friendship they extended to us.â
The gift sparked an immediate wave of generosity across the city with local bars and restaurants quickly coming together to contribute an additional $5500 of their own,
Businesses including Hot Club, G Pub, Track 15, Trinity Brewhouse, Murphyâs, and Rollers all contributed to the donation, which will go towards providing vital care for young patients at Scotland's largest children's hospital.
READ MORE: Scot running length of UK for charity preparing for 'emotional' milestone
âThis is our small way of giving back to a group that gave so much to us,â said Kristen Adamo, president & CEO of GoProvidence.
âThe Tartan Army reignited Rhode Islandersâ love for Providence. They brought joy, a sense of community, and a whole lot of bagpipes everywhere they went. We miss them terribly â and we hope this gesture shows just how grateful we are.â
The Tartan Armyâs celebrations became one of the defining stories of this yearâs World Cup as tens of thousands of Scots made the trip to Boston and the surrounding areas to cheer on Scotland in their first appearance at the tournament in 28 years.
While Scotlandâs team competed on the world stage and won their first match at the World Cup since 1990 thanks to a John McGinn strike against Haiti, the Tartan Army created an âincredible at mosphere in the city,â RISC said.
READ MORE: Commentators left in hysterics after Tartan Army celebrations take over baseball game
Organisers behind the donation said the Scotland supporters managed to create an âinfectious spiritâ in the city while their songs filled the streets, bars, ferries, and waterfront, turning Providence into an honorary Scottish home base.
During their stay in the city, the Tartan Army raised $10,000 for Hasbro Childrenâs Hospital, while also donating a further $6500 to the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band and the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal gave an additional $5000 to Project Goal, a local youth football charity.
âSports have a unique ability to build bridges, and the connection between Providence and the Tartan Army is proof of that,â said Jonathan Walker, executive director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission.
âTheir energy transformed our city. Supporting the Glasgow Childrenâs Hospital is the least we can do to honor the friendship they extended to us.â
