Ava Nelson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, after battling a highly aggressive glioblastoma tumour. Now, Old Firm fans have been asked to put their rivalry aside in tribute.
Old Firm fans have been asked to put their rivalry aside to pay tribute to a "wee warrior" who lost her two-year fight with a brain tumour at just 12 years old.
READ MORE: Coatbridge pensioner told his headaches were just sinus issues says eye check saved his lifeHer mum, Jackie Dunlop, has lovingly remembered her daughter as a "wee warrior". "The hardest thing I had to do was hold my baby in my arms and watch her slip away after a long two year battle with brain cancer. Her dad, two sisters, step-dad, aunties, uncle, cousin were all by her side.
Rangers fans have been asked to honour young Ava with a minute's applause during the upcoming match against Kilmarnock this weekend. Jackie added: "Ava was a massive Rangers fan! She's met a lot of the players, she's had breakfast with the legends, and been a mascot. James Tavernier was her favourite player.
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