SCOTLAND fans are being invited to watch the first game of the Euros at a fanzone in Dunfermline - and support local boy Jamie Tierney at the same time.
The fanzone is being created at the Glen Pavilion in aid of Wee Jamie, and will see the screening of the tournament's opening tie featuring Scotland and Germany.
The event, on Friday, June 14, will include pre-match entertainment and refreshments, as well as entertainment and activities for the younger fans.
Jamie, 5, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in 2022 at the age of three.
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There is no cure for the illness, which is found mainly in boys and affects all muscles, including lungs, heart and the brain, but treatment is available which could slow down its progress.
Since the diagnosis, Jamie's parents Bobbie and Jamie, along with their network of family and friends, have worked tirelessly to raise funds so the youngster can receive vital treatment which, it is hoped, will slow down the debilitating disease.
Bobbie said tickets are already selling fast for the fanzone event.
"A lot of people have enquired but then not bought tickets, so we are encouraging them to do that before they sell out," she said. "It is a family event for kids and adults.
"We will have a section for the kids so you can watch some of the football. It is £12 for adults and £5 for kids. It starts at 6pm and we have got a singer on 6.30pm until half seven then the football."
Having previously travelled to different American locations, next month will see Jamie and his parents go out to Dubai for his latest bout of infusion treatment.
"It is to be quite an intensive treatment," explained Bobbie. "He has got to have testing on the first day, then drips, then his treatment. Then he has to be in isolation for four days so it is not going to be much fun.
"We want to make sure we are giving him the best treatment we could but also get his body in the best position for it. We have been working a lot with another doctor in America and she has been great helping get his levels to where they need to be.
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"His lifestyle has changed massively over the last wee while. He is taking a lot more supplements and starting new red light therapy at home.
"He just gets on with it. He is a five-year-old boy who would rather be doing something fun but he is a wee trooper."
In May, Wee Jamie is also planning his own little fundraiser when he takes part in the MacTuff Kids event at Knockhill.
"It is a three kilometre obstacle course and he has been wanting to do it," added Bobbie. "Both myself and his dad will be doing it with him. He has been training for it and has got a sponsor going."
For more information on the Fanzone event, or for additional sponsorship, visit Wee Jamies Journey Facebook page.
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