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Lee Dalgetty

Edinburgh son asks Hearts and Hibs fans to honour his dad at derby after tragic death to MND

The family of an Edinburgh dad who lost his battle with motor neurone disease (MND) last month, are asking both Hibernian and Hearts fans to come together for a minute's applause at the match on August 7.

Phil Meikle's family and friends hope to raise more awareness about the disease, as well as bring attention to the work that Hearts do with MND Scotland.

Shaun Meikle, Phil’s son, told Edinburgh Live how how dad was first diagnosed with the deadly illness months before the pandemic hit Scotland.

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