A Dons fan has come up with a unique way to support a local charity and allow people to wear their team’s colours at an affordable price.
Scott Mackenzie has launched Donathon 2023, a drive for fans to donate their recently replaced and previously loved strips to Home-Start Aberdeen.
The charity shop on George Street will then sell off the strips, creating some much needed funds while also allowing fans to show their support for the club.
Mr Mackenzie, who regularly attends Pittodrie with his dad, three sons, brother, nieces and nephew, said: “It’s a win-win for fans and an organisation close to my heart.”
He held his first Donathon for the charity in May 2017 in the lead up to Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup final against Celtic.
Mr Mackenzie added: “I reached out to fans to donate their previously loved Dons tops to Home-Start so that less fortunate people could wear our team’s colours – it raised a staggering £2,390.50.
‘Made sense to resuscitate the campaign’
“With the launch of AFC’s new home kit ahead of the 23/24 season kick-off on August 5, it made sense to resuscitate the campaign.”
Home-Start Aberdeen chief executive Eleanor McEwan said: “It’s a fantastic idea from Scott. Aberdeen is a city full of passionate football fans with an appetite to wear their team’s colours with pride – whether brand new or second-hand.
“The current economic climate has forced the price of non-essential items out of reach for many families, so the opportunity to pick up Dons clothing at a reduced price will be welcomed across the city.
“The benefits are manifold – as well as boosting the local economy and supporting families in need, shopping in charity shops promotes a circular economy, helping to reduce global waste.”
Donations of Dons kits should be delivered to Home-Start’s George Street charity shop from Monday July 24 onwards and will be on sale from July 31.
