Hibs.net - 2015 Highlights

[FranckSuzy]

I know we can all disagree - and yes, some more than others - but I always like to look back at the year to reflect on the good work that comes from this site/the Hibs family in general.

Firstly, I am eternally grateful to everyone who has donated to Leith Links, whether that's from Direct Debits/standing orders/auction bids/donations of items or one-off cash amounts. Without your help, we would never have raised nearly £30,000 in 2 1/2 years Even though we're in the Championship for a second season, the number of Kicks for Kids season tickets increased from 146 last year to 152 this season, which is truly remarkable

Next was the rallying call from pacorossso (hope I've spelt that right!) to fill ER for the play-off game v The Rangers. To back the Board's decision not to give them their usual allocation, he had the idea to fill the stadium with fans who wouldn't be able to attend normally and £3,190 was raised This included an extremely generous donation of £1,000 from a Hibby in the US who agreed if demand did not outstrip supply, the remaining amount could be put towards Kicks for Kids STs 27 groups (edit: and 300 children!) benefited from the tickets and despite the result, the kids were reported to have enjoyed the game. I must also mention the contribution from Hibees Bounce, who generously pooled their collection with ours to increase the number of tickets that could be purchased

On another occasion, the poster 'bigwheel' purchased (IIRC 10) tickets to offer to fans who have been unable to make a game for whatever reason. A truly selfless act which was greatly appreciated by the groups I had the pleasure of dealing with, including one for bereaved children

Finally, just today, plans have been made to install an East Stand Stone in memory of Brandon Walker, who sadly passed away at the tender age of 14. £385 has been raised in a number of days and a stone for Brandon will be purchased plus one for his Dad and the remainder (£125) will go towards Kicks for Kids tickets for a group in his area to ensure his love of our club is passed on to even more children

I am sure I have forgotten other, equally heart-warming gestures so please post them here if you can recall even more But, all-in-all, it's been a FANtastic year to be a Hibby and here's hoping 2016 is even better GGTTH