CELTIC FC Foundation are delighted to present an event 129 years in the making – The 2016 H.E.L.P. Pilgrimage.

Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30, The H.E.L.P. Pilgrimage features a 17-mile sponsored walk, encompassing four historical Celtic sites and honouring four legendary figures in the club’s history at each respective venue – all under our banner of Health, Equality, Learning and Poverty.

– HUMBLE BEGINNINGS (St Mary’s Church, Calton
(HEALTH –Tommy Burns)

The Pilgrimage sets off from the site of Celtic’s formation. The Calton is famously the birthplace of Tommy Burns and the community is synonymous with his legend. Tommy Burns tragically lost his life to skin cancer at the age of just 51 and here, we pay tribute to his memory and the value of improving HEALTH

– EAST END (Barrowfield)
(EQUALITY – Jock Stein)

‘We are a football team who will play anyone from anywhere, from any walk of life, from any religion, from any creed. That is Celtic Football Club.’ –  Jock Stein
Jock Stein firmly promoted EQUALITY, and his legacy at Barrowfield in the East End of Glasgow conjures the spirit of Celtic’s golden era.
 

– LEGENDARY FIGURES (Viewpark)
(LEARNING – Jimmy Johnstone)

Voted as the Greatest Ever Celt by the Celtic supporters, Jimmy Johnstone enshrines the best of the legendary figures to have played for the club. His technique, skill and ability underline the importance of encouraging LEARNING. At the Jimmy Johnstone memorial garden in Viewpark, we honour the talent and status of the greatest player in the club’s history.

– PARADISE (Celtic Park)
(POVERTY – Brother Walfrid)

Participants end the pilgrimage at Celtic Park, arriving at the Brother Walfrid Statue, alongside Jock Stein and Jimmy Johnstone as well as the Tommy Burns mural. As The H.E.L.P. Pilgrimage draws to a close, we remember Celtic’s founding father and acknowledge Celtic Football Club’s reason for being, tackling POVERTY.

To participate in the 2016 H.E.L.P Pilgrimage, all we ask is that you commit to raising a minimum of £125 (after entry fee) for Celtic FC Foundation.

Registration is now open and you can sign up HERE

Places are limited to 100 and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The non-refundable registration fee is £20 per person. Please ensure you read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS thoroughly before registering*.

On this new event, Celtic FC Foundation CEO, Tony Hamilton, said: “This challenge allows our supporters to revel in the proud and captivating history of Celtic, and tour some of the most famous and formative sites.

“As well as remembering some of the figures who helped build this football club, we are also able to acknowledge the underpinning philosophy of Celtic FC Foundation, and I sincerely hope our fans will get behind this initiative. we’ll be supporting you every step of the way.”

If you would like more information on Celtic FC Foundation’s The 2016 H.E.L.P. Pilgrimage, please contact [email protected] or call 0141 551 4291

* PLEASE NOTE: You must be over 12 years old to participate, registrants between the ages of 12 & 17 must return a signed consent form (downloadable from the terms and conditions)  from a parent or guardian before the date of the challenge.