Mauchline: Football teams to support Riley and Georgie

Lynne Carruthers and Ryan Cochrane's daughters, Riley and Georgie, were both diagnosed with leukaemia just over a year apart.

Four-year-old Riley became extremely unwell over Christmas 2022 and, following tests and hospital visits, she was diagnosed in February of last year.

Then one-year-old Georgie was given the same diagnosis last month.

Lynne, Ryan, Riley and Georgie. (Image: Submitted)

A fundraiser was set up by Lynne's sister, Gillian, to support Lynne and Ryan so that they can be by their daughters' sides throughout the treatment.

Over £12,000 has been raised, which will go towards paying for the likes of travel for hospital visits and accommodation while the girls go through their treatments.

Donations are still coming in for the family, with the town's football teams aiming to help out where they can.

Mauchline United are having a joint end of season awards night on Friday (May 31), along with the town's 2010s side.

Both Mauchline United and the 2010s side tasted league success, with the amateur side winning the Division Two title, and the youngsters claiming the North Ayrshire Soccer Association title.

As part of the presentation, they will be auctioning off some wonderful prizes, to help support the Cochrane sisters.

Items being auctioned off will be a signed Champions t-shirt from Celtic defender, Greg Taylor, a signed top from Kilmarnock's Matty Kennedy, and an Ibrox stadium tour for four people.

Anyone not attending the evening but who would like to bid on the prizes can find out more information on the Mauchline United AFC Facebook page.

Riley and Georgie's auntie Gillian said: “We’re all so grateful for the donations already and any future donations that come in, because it will be such a boost.

"They are only looking forward and planning to take them to Disney once they're through all the treatment and clear to travel."