On Saturday, Airdrieonians fans get their chance to help start the journey towards a £9million refurbishment of the St Andrew’s Hospice. 

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The charity’s Capital Appeal are holding a bucket collection at the ground before and during this weekend’s clash with Dunfermline at the Excelsior Stadium. 

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It’s a huge game and one specially chosen for this venture by the club so they can give every shred of help they can for such a deserving cause. 

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Louise Arthur of the St Andrew’s Hospice said: “We are thrilled that the Club have given us this opportunity as we begin on a big fundraising journey. 

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“Every penny counts for the Hospice and we look forward to building our relationship with the Club in the years to come.” 

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The Hospice have featured on the front of the Diamonds’ jerseys in the past and the Club - who will emblazon the charity’s logo on the front of the matchday programme - are delighted to be able to help as a huge fundraising quest begins. 

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Diamonds chief executive Iain King said: “It’s such a great cause and the Hospice plays a hugely significant role in the town we serve. 

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“This will be the start of a co-ordinated effort to help in the Capital Appeal. 

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“A huge part of our work this season has to be to put our footprint back into the community and this is a start. Every penny the fans can give will make a difference.”