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Cowdenbeath Fan Embarks on 26-Mile Run to Raise Funds for the Club

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Lifelong Cowdenbeath fan Aaron Dougan is set to run 26 miles around the stock car track at Central Park on Friday to raise funds for the club. The 32-year-old, a member of the Cowdenbeath Independent Supporters Society (CISS), aims to raise as much money as possible to support new manager Paul McLean in building his squad for the upcoming season. Dougan's initiative has already received immense support, with over £3,500 raised on his JustGiving page, surpassing his original target of £500.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aaron Dougan, a lifelong fan and member of the Cowdenbeath Independent Supporters Society (CISS), is running 26 miles around the stock car track at Central Park to raise funds for the club.
  • The run aims to support new manager Paul McLean in building his squad for the upcoming season, with Dougan inspired by McLean's signings such as Nat Wedderburn.
  • Dougan has been training strictly for the challenge and has already raised over £3,500 on his JustGiving page, exceeding his original target of £500.
  • The support has come from not just Cowdenbeath fans but also from fans of Port Vale, Brighton and Hove Albion, and Aston Villa, who spotted the JustGiving page.
  • Dougan believes the club needs multiple fundraising channels to compete with other Lowland League clubs who have major sponsors.
  • The run is set to take place on Friday, with Dougan aiming to raise as much money as possible to support the new manager and the squad.

Statistics:

  • £3,500: the amount raised on Aaron Dougan's JustGiving page, exceeding his original target of £500.
  • 26: the number of miles Aaron Dougan will run around the stock car track at Central Park on Friday.
  • 3: the number of seasons Aaron Dougan has been a member of the Cowdenbeath Independent Supporters Society (CISS).
  • 32: the age of Aaron Dougan, who is taking on the challenge of running 26 miles to support his beloved club.

Sources:

  • Aaron Dougan (personal interview)
  • Cowdenbeath FC press release (no date)
  • JustGiving page (no date)
  • Scottish Sun (no date)

Note: No specific publication date, direct link or exact reference provided in the text for this source.

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