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The Jimmy Johnstone Tribute Fund
Jimmy Johnstone, Celtic’s greatest ever footballer, died from MND in March 2006. He was a much-loved man and thousands turned out to show their respects at his funeral.
During his lifetime, the Jimmy Johnstone Tribute Fund was set up so people could raise money in his name. This money continues to help both the MND Association and the Scottish MND Association by funding research and supporting people affected by this terrible disease.
Jimmy’s wife, Agnes, said: “Jimmy was a wonderful man and a great character. He lived every moment of his life to the full.
“Following his diagnosis he dedicated much of his time and energy to raising money and awareness of MND.”
Jimmy, known to friends and fans as ‘Jinky’, was an integral part of the Celtic side, which won nine consecutive Scottish League titles between 1965 and 1974. He was also one of the legendary Lisbon Lions that in 1967 became the first British side to lift the European Cup
