December 23rd 2024
For the 2024-2026 seasons, Nairn County have launched a unique third shirt to support local Highland charity Mikeysline.
It was recently announced that suicide rates in Scotland experienced a rise in 2023, with suicide rates in the Highlands and Islands “significantly higher” than the Scottish average.
Featuring a bee pattern taken from the Mikeysline logo, the shirt has been launched to help grow the presence of the charity who provide text and face-to-face support for people of all ages struggling to cope across the wider Highland League region while raising money from every shirt sale.
Nairn County will be donating £10 from each sale of an adult shirt and £5 from the sale of a kid’s shirt to Mikeysline.
In addition, the club will be dedicating a home league match to fundraising for Mikeysline during this season. This is alongside the continuing support of local company Sidecrystal who partner with the club to feature the Mikeysline logo on the back of the home and away Strips.
Mark Kelman, Nairn County Chairman, said: “We are very proud to launch our special Mikeysline third shirt.
With the recent news about suicide rates in Scotland and the experiences of many people in the town of Nairn, it is a very important cause close to our hearts.
Our special TeamHamish charity third shirt which we had for the past two seasons was our biggest selling shirt of all-time. We have no doubt this shirt will also be extremely popular and shine a light on an incredible charity.”
Emily Stokes, CEO of Mikeysline said: “We are so grateful for the partnership with Narin County FC over the last few years, which we really value and the launch of the third shirt this year is an amazing opportunity to really promote our charity locally as well as raise crucial funds.
“We could not be happier with its unique design and hope that it will serve the further purpose of opening up conversations around mental health, which in turn can help break down the stigma that can and does in some cases prevent people from reaching out for support when they most need it.”
The shirts were designed by Nairn County kit supplier Hope and Glory. They will be on sale in person for the first-time at the Nairn County v Rothes Breedon Highland League match on Friday night and are also available online.
About Mikeysline
Since 2015, Mikeysline has offered confidential, non-judgemental support to people of all ages dealing with mental health issues, emotional distress or thoughts of suicide in the Highlands, Islands and Moray. It does this via a text line service at 07786 207755; WhatsApp at 01463 729000, messenger and via its website and live chat.
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