Scottish Lowland League partners with FC United to Prevent Suicide
Last updated 20th Apr 2022
The Scottish Lowland League cup is being named The FC United To Prevent Suicide Lowland League Cup, as a result of a new partnership.
The FC United campaign, which has been promoted by Scotland internationals such as Callum McGregor, Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay, is aimed at encouraging conversations around mental health.
In particular, it looks to break down the stigma of mental illness among young men.
Lowland League chairman Thomas Brown said: “When we say we want to make an impact in our community, it’s not just a case of throwing around a cliché.
“We are focused on doing whatever we can to help the FC United To Prevent Suicide campaign, and the gifting of naming rights for the League Cup is a statement of intent.
“Since the campaign’s launch we have been in talks with those behind it, as it’s a cause I think we can all get behind and relate to. We wanted to support in any way we can, and this is the first step in that process.
Kirstie Cusick, Social Movement Development Manager at United To Prevent Suicide, added: “We welcome the gesture from the board at the Lowland League to offer the naming rights to their League Cup, and additional support beyond that.
“They were quick to offer their support to the campaign from the off, and we’re excited to develop that partnership.”