Celtic FC Foundation New York Gala Dinner Raises Over $300,000

CELTIC FC Foundation hosted its second New York Gala Dinner in Manhattan last week (Thursday) and it was a huge success, raising a staggering net total in excess of $300,000.

The Sporting ‘Honoree’ was Celtic 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 MackaySteven.

The venue was a private members’ club in the city and the event was attended by around 270 guests, including businesses, individuals and representatives from the local Celtic Supporters’ Clubs across the Eastern Seaboard. Our ‘Treble Treble’ sponsors for the evening were Avolon, Belvedere Vodka, Magners, Moet Hennessy and Southern Glazer’s Wines and Spirits.

Funds raised will support delivery of a new three-strand ‘Summer Games’ project – in Glasgow, Ireland and New York – during the vital school holiday periods. It will involve the provision of three nutritious meals a day, plus a host of healthy activities for children and young people who are considered to be among the most vulnerable during breaks from school (eg: those living in poverty, looked after children and young carers).

Ultimately, the Summer Games project aims to make a lasting impact in a short time, realising positive outcomes for children and young people which can improve their quality of life, while also ensuring that they do not go hungry throughout the school holiday period.