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Widow Honors Husband's Memory Through Football Memories Group
19 Feb
Summary
- Mary Morris volunteers with a club group helping older people recall memories.
- Her late husband Stevie fulfilled a lifelong dream leading Hearts out.
- The program uses memorabilia and discussions to combat loneliness.
Mary Morris is honoring the memory of her husband, Stevie, a lifelong Hearts fan who passed away in December 2024 after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). Stevie, diagnosed in 2021, continued attending matches at Tynecastle as long as possible.
In 2022, Stevie achieved a lifelong dream by leading the Hearts team onto the pitch at Hampden Park for the Scottish Cup final. Mary volunteers with the "Memories" group, run by the Big Hearts Community Trust, which assists older individuals in recalling cherished football memories.
This reminiscence program uses archived images, football memorabilia, and discussions to engage participants aged 60 and over, especially those affected by dementia or at risk of loneliness. Mary emphasizes that football provided Stevie with purpose, and she now wishes to help others cherish similar memories.
Volunteering has also provided Mary with a renewed sense of purpose after her husband's passing. The "Memories" program is funded through various partners and relies on donations for its continuation, with the upcoming Big Hearts Day on February 21, 2026, being a key fundraising event.
