Remember A Charity: Ruth and United

In total, £1,000 was raised, allowing Ruth to leave a lasting legacy at the club she loved so much.

Below, Grace outlines her sister's support for the Reds, and how that led to her leaving a legacy gift in aid of the club's Foundation.

Tell us about Ruth's lifelong support of United - where did it all start?

“We grew up in Belfast where there is a big United support, other clubs too of course, but there is a strong connection between the club, the city and indeed the whole of Northern Ireland. Like many United fans, her support started in the wake of the Munich Air Disaster.

“There were plenty of Northern Irish players that played for United around that time and in the years following,…