HIBERNIAN HEROES LAUNCH TO SUPPORT HANLON STEVENSON FOUNDATION

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30 Mar

HIBERNIAN HEROES LAUNCH TO SUPPORT HANLON STEVENSON FOUNDATION

We are delighted to announce the launch of Hibernian Heroes: The Team That Ended 114 Years of Hurt, a compelling new book from author and journalist Isaac Callan that celebrates Hibernian’s unforgettable 2016 Scottish Cup triumph.

Callan takes readers behind the scenes with the players and staff who ended the club’s long wait for the trophy. Drawing on hours of exclusive new interviews, Hibernian Heroes offers a personal and heartfelt retelling of a moment that defined a generation of Hibees. Featuring familiar tales and brand new anecdotes, it is essential reading for supporters of all ages.

To mark the publication, Callan has teamed up with the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation for a special fundraising event on 7 May. Fans can secure tickets to meet the author and hear from former head of football operations George Craig and former chief scout Graeme Mathie, as they discuss rebuilding Hibs after relegation and guiding the club back to Scottish Cup glory. Subject to availability, at least one member of the cup‑winning side will also appear.

Hibernian Heroes is available to pre‑order online, you can find more details here.

All proceeds from the launch will go directly to the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation. In addition, Callan will donate 50 per cent of his royalties to support the charity’s work in the community.

“Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson are the embodiment of Hibernian,” said Callan. “They enjoyed long, distinguished and at times thankless careers at the club, eventually taking their place among the greatest players to wear green and white. It is inspirational how they, and all the Foundation’s volunteers, have given so much time and energy to help so many deserving causes. I’m honoured that a book celebrating their legacy can contribute to their ongoing work.”

Graeme Cadger, Chairman of the Hanlon Stevenson Foundation, praised the initiative.

“On behalf of everyone at Hanlon Stevenson Foundation, we thank Isaac very much for his magnificent gesture,” he said. “The amount of planning and time he has spent writing this book is incredible. Being based in Toronto couldn’t have made it easy. All done with a genuine passion for Hibernian, a team that means so much to him.”

Tickets are on sale now, priced at £25, and include entry to the event and a signed copy of Hibernian Heroes (RRP £20). All funds raised will support the Foundation’s vital work.

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