Bill McLaren Foundation supporting Glasgow Hawks

We're delighted to be supporting Glasgow Hawks in their aim to create an all inclusive community Club which embraces West Glasgow and introduces and develops rugby in fifteen primary and three secondary schools in the Drumchapel, Knightswood and Scotstoun area.

These coaching activities will take place in the local community and, working with Glasgow Life and the local police, will be supported by a series of workshops addressing issues of drugs/alcohol misuse, gang culture and pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

The aim of the project is to engage young people in positive structured team activity whilst educating and informing them of the dangers of gang culture and the positive effects of leading a healthy safe lifestyle.

Alasdair Graham, Chairman of Glasgow Hawks RFC said "I'm delighted that the Bill McLaren Foundation has recognised the work being done by the Glasgow Hawks Trust. The Trust has a full time staff of three coaches providing a rugby experience to pupils in fifteen Primary and three Secondary schools in the West End of Glasgow. This is predominantly a football area but considerable interest is being shown by the youngsters in playing rugby. A number of festivals have been held and these have been well attended. It is hoped that the three Secondary schools will participate in the emerging schools cup later in the season."

Linda Lawson, Bill's Daughter and one of the Foundation Directors said "We're very happy to support a successful club like Glasgow Hawks and their bid to take rugby into communities that wouldn't usually have the opportunity to play the game. We wish them every success with their project and look forward to hearing how it goes."

Mr Graham continued "Thank you to the Foundation for their generosity, we'll ensure that the money is put to good use!"

Thanks to everyone supporting the Foundation - this wouldn't be possible without you!

For more information on Glasgow Hawks, check out www.glasgowhawks.com.

More information about the Bill McLaren Foundation is available from John Thorburn on 07929 [email protected]

This article was posted on 15-Dec-2011, 07:26 by Hugh Barrow.