We have all watched the horrors unfolding in Gaza over the past year. At the time of writing, over 44,000 people, half of them children, have been have been killed and many more have suffered serious injury and trauma. Medical Aid For Palestinians is a charity which, in it's own words...

'MAP's vision is a future where all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally-led system of healthcare, and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity. Through our programmes in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Lebanon, we work with trusted and experienced local partners to achieve this vision. Our programmes, designed and delivered by Palestinians, provide access to essential health services and build local knowledge and skills to address Palestinian health problems. In times of humanitarian emergency, we are ready to respond rapidly with aid and assistance. MAP is also committed to bearing witness to the injustices caused by occupation, displacement and conflict. We speak out in the UK and internationally, and ensure Palestinian voices are heard at the highest levels, to press for the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity to be addressed.'

As a Celtic fan, I know my club was built on a charitable foundation. As a human being I know that all good people would wish to help those in their hour of need. The medical infrastructure in Gaza and elsewhere in the region has been crippled and shattered by the ongoing bombardment and it is imperative that organisations such as MAP have the funds to help those in greatest need. No donation is too small, just as no good deed is wasted.

The first 59 donors will be entered in a draw for the beautiful, framed picture of the European cup in Lisbon which sits waiting for Billy McNeill to go claim it. So please follow the instructions below...

1. Make your donation

2. Gift aid as applicable (the charity can claim the tax paid on donation)

3. Leave a contact point in case you win (Twitter name, etc)

4. Spread the word and thank you.

A huge thanks to you all in advance. Sometimes we feel so helpless when war rips lives apart, but we can make small gestures of solidarity to those suffering and remind them that they are not alone.

Thank you, Pat Marrinan. (Lisbon Lion)