A fan is set to run a marathon at Cowdenbeath's Central Park to raise funds for the club.
Lifelong Cowdenbeath fan and member of the Cowdenbeath Independent Supporters Society (CISS) Aaron Dougan is set to run 26 miles around the stock car track on Friday to support new manager Paul McLean ahead of the Lowland League season.
The supporter will set off on his run at 11am and hopes to raise as much money as possible so that Paul McLean can continue to build his squad for the 25/26 season.
Aaron was inspired to undertake this challenge after seeing the new boss put together his squad for the upcoming season with limited resources and, with signings like Nat Wedderburn already in the bag, wanted to help the manager add more key figures to the team.
Dougan said: "It’s no secret that Cowdenbeath FC is facing financial challenges.
"Like so many others who love this club, I want to do my part.
"Cowdenbeath has been a huge part of my life, and I’ll do whatever I can to help, even if it means pushing myself to the limit.
"I already give everything I can, in time and money, so now I’m giving the only thing I have left - my legs, my lungs, and a whole lot of determination.
"I had the joy of taking my daughter to her very first Blue Brazil match in April, the 2-0 win over Berwick Rangers, and it meant the world to me.
"I’d love for her to grow up making memories at Central Park like I did, even if her earliest one is watching daddy collapse on the stock car track after 115 laps."
The 32-year-old is well aware of the challenge he has set himself and has followed a strict training plan to ensure he is ready for the marathon.
Dougan said: "I have been lengthening runs on a gradual basis and I feel ready for the challenge by Friday."
He has already raised more than £3,500 on his JustGiving page, a huge increase from his original £500 target.
He said: "The backing of Cowden fans has been amazing, and also there have been excellent donations from Port Vale, Brighton and Hove Albion and Aston Villa supporters, who spotted the JustGiving page and I can’t thank everyone who has made donations enough.
"The club needs to have different fundraising channels these days, to compete with clubs in the Lowland League who have major sponsors, and if I hope to do what I can on Friday to help our new manager, Paul McLean, have a good squad ready for the new season."
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