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US Pledge (donations) only: Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Celtic FC Foundation, Inc. is a Massachusetts non-profit corporation (Tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)) with Employer Identification Number 32-0602538

Celtic FC Foundation is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (number SC024648).

Registration is free, though guests are encouraged to give what they can at registration and/or during the event. Those who contribute $100 or more at registration will be entered into a live draw on the night for a chance to

win a premium hospitality package for two people, for a match of your choice (excluding Rangers) at Celtic Park, Glasgow during season 2020-21. Should

COVID-19 restrictions prevent fulfilment, the prize will be carried forward in to season 2021-22.

Our live auction on the night will feature a truly unique prize. Taking place over the weekend of March 20 and 21, 2021, the winning bidder will enjoy an exclusive hospitality package for two people to attend a private dinner in the Celtic Park Boardroom, hosted by members of the famous Lisbon Lions’ squad. During that same weekend, you will then attend the match

against Rangers FC at Celtic Park, Glasgow with full VIP treatment and seats in the prestigious Directors’ Box. The prize also includes three nights’ accommodation at a luxury hotel.

Should COVID-19 restrictions prevent fulfilment, the prize will be carried forward in to season 2021-22.

Throughout the evening guests will also have the opportunity to bid on a host of wonderful prizes in our live silent auction.

• MC HUGO STRANEY, PRODUCER AND HOST OF THE HUGO STRANEY SHOW

• WELCOME MESSAGE FROM LISBON LION LEGEND, JIM CRAIG

• TWO VERY SPECIAL LIVE GUESTS - CELTIC’S 9-IN-A-ROW WINNING CAPTAIN, SCOTT BROWN AND LEGENDARY MUSIC ICON, SIR ROD STEWART

• LIVE PRE AND POST GALA PERFORMANCES FROM CELTIC PARK FAVOURITE LIAM MCGRANDLES, WITH YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A REQUEST

• LIVE AUCTION AND PLEDGE DRIVE HOSTED BY PAT TULLY AND SILENT AUCTION

• CELTIC FC AND CELTIC FC FOUNDATION VIDEO PIECES

T H E V I R T U A L G A L A W I L L F E A T U R E :

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If you are unable to attend the Virtual Gala but would like to make a donation to Celtic FC Foundation, please contact Hazel Wilson at [email protected] or +44 (0)141 551 4324.

https://ibidmobile.net/celtic/reservations/

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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Celtic FC Foundation launched the Football for Good Fund (FFGF) in March 2020.

Since then, the Fund has risen to over $900k and we have worked with a host of partners to provide urgent food and essentials to those who are vulnerable - families, individuals, the

elderly, the homeless, refugees and frontline medical workers. Our partners include two based in New York - Coalition for the Homeless and Children’s Aid - who received donations to

provide vital interventions for children and those who are homeless.

Although we are unable to host our planned third annual New York Gala Dinner in Manhattan, due to the impact of the crisis, it’s now more vital than ever to continue raising funds to help those who need it most. Therefore, we are delighted to be hosting this new, virtual version of

the New York Gala.

Monies raised on Thursday, October 8 will be devoted to our ongoing FFGF, to support those who are most vulnerable within our local communities and in North America.

Thank you for your wonderful support.



For additional information on Celtic FC Foundation’s FFGF please visit footballforgoodfund.com



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October 2018, marked a hugely important milestone for Celtic FC Foundation in our fundraising efforts, as we worked in collaboration with our wonderful New York Gala Dinner Committee, to host our first ever overseas Gala Dinner event in Manhattan. The event created a platform to

build upon the strong support for Celtic Football Club in the city, and across North America but also helped to form the foundations for a long-term presence of Celtic FC Foundation, within

New York City and its surrounding areas.

Former Celtic FC Manager, Martin O’Neill was the Guest of Honor on the night and was joined by around 250 guests, including businesses, individuals and representatives from the local

Celtic Supporters’ Clubs across the Eastern Seaboard. An incredible total in excess of $400K was raised, which supported project delivery in Scotland, Ireland and New York.

Following the phenomenal success of the 2018 Dinner, Celtic FC Foundation returned to New York in October 2019. The Sporting ‘Honoree’ on this occasion was Celtic FC Manager, Neil

Lennon, with Jim Clerkin, President and CEO of Moet Hennessy USA, our Business ‘Honoree’. Joining them as a very special guest was Sir Rod Stewart, as well as Fergus McCann and

former Celt, Gary Mackay-Steven. A marvellous night of entertainment was enjoyed by around 270 guests and with the tremendous support of our Dinner Committee once again, a truly

remarkable total in the region of $550k was raised at the event.

Funds raised were committed towards the expansion of Celtic FC Foundation’s Summer Games project within Scotland and Ireland, as well as delivery of a new pilot project in New York in

partnership with Children’s Aid and Coalition for the Homeless, with an aim to provide support to some of the most vulnerable children within our society.

However, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need to act, contributions were made in April to both charities, to assist in their work supporting those most

in need within the city.

Despite the fact that we cannot host our third annual Gala Dinner in New York, we are thrilled this year to be able to broaden our reach with this Virtual New York Gala, as we invite supporters from across the US, as well as the UK and Ireland to join us for another wonderful

occasion, to help raise funds for the Football for Good Fund.

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GALA CHAIRMAN

Paul GeaneyHead of OEM Team

Avolon

Larry Carroll Senior Associate Cushman and Wakefield

Seamus Cummins Director of Technology The School District of Jenkintown

Dave Evans Managing Director, North America Canyon CTS

Darren Fields Founder Five Star Sports & Field5s

William Gillies Vice President Citigroup

Ernie Goodwin Partner Wilson Elser LLP

Conor McCoy First Vice President Brewster Financial Strategies Group, Wells Fargo Advisors

Seán O’Dowd Managing Director & Family Business Advisor Silvercrest Asset Management

Joseph Pierce Creative Executive Director Seven Media

Robert Parker Sales Leadership & Business Development Consultant

Allan Rooney Founding Partner Rooney Nimmo

Pat Tully President Pat Tully Inc.

N E W Y O R K G A L A C O M M I T T E E

We would like to express our great thanks to our New York Gala Dinner Committee:





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Celtic FC Foundation, Celtic Park, Glasgow, G40 3RE, Scotland

Phone: +44 141 551 4321

Tony HamiltonChief Executive [email protected]

Jane MaguireHead of Income

[email protected]

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Celtic F.C. - VIRTUAL...Celtic FC Foundation, Inc. is a Massachusetts non-profit corporation (Tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)) with Employer Identification Number 32-0602538