A Heart of Midlothian fan is hoping to sit in every seat at Tynecastle Stadium after being inspired by the tragic death of Marius Zaliukas.
Charlie Irvin, of West Calder, is raising money for MND Scotland, which supports those with Motor Neurone Disease. The disease is a rapidly progressing, terminal illness which has an average life expectancy of just 18 months from the time of diagnosis.It blocks signals from the brain reaching muscles, causing people to lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe unaided.Lithuanian footballer Zaliukas spent six years with the Hearts between 2006 and 2013, making 150 appearances in that time.
The centre-back also had a short stint at Rangers before dying in 2020 at the age of 36, just 11 days before his 37th birthday.
Charlie, 57, explained: "Although I don’t have a direct connection to someone with MND, Marius was and is a legend."To see him deteriorate so quickly, from seemingly being so fit and healthy was a real eye opener for me."The tattoo studio owner previously held 'Charity Ribbon Day's where artists would tattoo ribbons on customers for a donation.
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