A Troon youngster was given a day he'll never forget after being invited to Rugby Park as a special guest of Kilmarnock star Danny Armstrong.
Calum Rae was a guest at the club's recent home game against Dundee after meeting members of the squad during their recent festive visit to University Hospital Crosshouse.
Calum is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, and more than £250,000 was raised last year to send him to New York for specialist treatment for stage M high-risk neuroblastoma.
Winger Danny Armstrong took a shine to Calum during the visit and took it upon himself to visit him on Christmas Eve to give him some presents.
Danny then invited Calum to Rugby Park as his VIP guest and offered him the chance to walk out on to the pitch.
Armstrong said: “It was a very special moment getting to walk out with Calum, he is a special boy and I’m lucky to be able to call him my friend.”
His parents Victoria MacDonald and Andrew Rae were delighted to see Calum get the opportunity to walk out with Armstrong.
They said: “Calum had the most amazing day walking out on to the pitch with his friend and buddy Danny Armstrong.
“He was quite nervous in the tunnel then he saw Danny, had their secret handshake then had the best time walking out.
“Danny, you’ve been amazing and we feel so lucky that Calum has you now to look out for him, play hide and seek with and wind up pesky girls so Calum says.
“We can’t thank Kilmarnock FC enough for looking after us, welcoming us so well and giving us a day of beautiful memories with Calum that we will treasure always.
“The club took care of everything and showed us such kindness and generosity to us and we are so grateful to them. Thank you for letting us create memories at your wonderful football club.”
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