Edinburgh pensioner 'would be lost' without lifeline charity at Tynecastle'For some of us, this might be the only real human contact we have that week'John Davidson (Image: Supplied)An Edinburgh pensioner has urged football fans to 'dig deep' in support of a charity that he branded a 'lifeline'. John was speaking of Hearts v Falkirk game on Saturday, which doubles as Big Hearts Day - raising funds for the club's official charity. ‌"If people are able to donate on Big Hearts Day, they’re helping keep these spaces open for people who really need them." Article continues belowCraig Wilson, Big Hearts’ chief executive, said: "Big Hearts Day plays a crucial role in helping us sustain our community work throughout the year. "Tomorrow is our biggest day of the year – I know Hearts fans will get behind it like they always do."

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 02:47 UTC