275 years as your voice
Aberdeen Football Club has announced measures to help enthusiasts and the wider network during the coronavirus outbreak, adding the possible opening of Pittodrie’s Richard Donald Stand as a Covid-19 testing facility.
An article on Dons’ website, detailing a “two-pronged” approach, says the club plans to “provide data and discussions with people, especially those who are isolated, and offer practical help to those in need and potentially those in emergency situations. “. ” services. “
Among the measures announced through Aberdeen is the collaboration with Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) to make food deliveries to frequented spaces through the AFC Community Trust in the region, with the aim of preventing food poverty in the context of school closures.
The Dons have also proposed deliveries of other essentials, phone check-ins with isolated fans, an online campaign to encourage fans to support local businesses and offered the RDS concourse to the health services.
Chairman Dave Cormack said: “Aberdeen Football Club has been the centre of our network for over a hundred years. Today, we are in a position to do everything in our power to help the network in an unprecedented and worsening situation. “
“Our reaction to the crisis we are facing is one of solidarity and willingness. We have developed a war plan that will allow us to supply concrete to those who want it to the fullest and unite our enthusiasts and network in our fight against the virus.
“As the largest club in our region with an unwavering fan base, we have an exclusive platform to connect with others of all ages, from all walks of life, in all parts of the city domain and beyond. With over 100,000 more people in our database, over 300,000 fans on social media and thanks to the success of the AFC Community Trust, interactions with thousands more, we are able to engage with the network through content that educates, comforts, reassures and even provides a Smile to all those affected, but especially those who suffer from loneliness, anxiety and fear.
“We are normally a topic of discussion and entertainment for the fans. As we face not only an as-yet-undetermined pause in football, but also a much larger global threat, we can offer some familiarity in an unfamiliar world.
“Throughout our history, we have received the support of our respected and unwavering Red Army, and we have remained relaxed every step of the way. From now on, we will join our enthusiasts and the wider network when needed.
“Alfredo Di Stefano once said: ‘Aberdeen has what money can’t buy: a soul, a team spirit, built on a family tradition. ‘By galvanizing our enthusiasts and the wider community, we aim to build a Team Aberdeen technique for winning the war against COVID 19. “