THE Rangers Charity Foundation will direct this season’s UNICEF donation to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

The charity have been in partnership with UNICEF for over 11 years, supporting over 1.5 million children living in countries facing humanitarian crisis via annual donations.

So far, £15,000 has already been donated to UNICEF this season, which will now be directed to support the coronavirus appeal.

This could provide 15,000 health care professionals with respiratory masks to help keep them safe at work.

Rangers Legend, Michael Mols said: “As Ambassador for the UNICEF partnership, it makes me exceptionally proud to see how the Foundation has reacted to this crisis and adapted this year’s donation. The need is immediate.

“COVID-19 does not discriminate and all over the globe people are suffering – including young children who are being placed in such unimaginable situations. We hope that, by supporting UNICEF’s new appeal, we are able to limit this impact as much as possible.

“I would personally like to thank all the fans who have supported the Rangers Charity Foundation year-on-year. It’s thanks to you that these important partnerships and donations are made possible.”

Sue Adams, Director of Partnerships from UNICEF UK, added: “At a time when coronavirus is reaching countries already facing humanitarian crisis because of conflict, natural disasters and climate change, the support from the Rangers Charity Foundation enables UNICEF to carry out vital work for children in the UK and around the world.

“We want to extend a big thank you the Foundation for supporting our work.”

The Rangers Charity Foundation has also been working hard to support people as much as possible. Its A Foundation From Home initiative offers access to a range of resources including activity worksheets for children, home workout videos and football skill challenges.

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