Sir Rod Stewart shared a sweet moment with a superfan from a Glasgow hospital at Celtic’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Dementia patient Harriet Rozanski met Sir Rod at the hospitality suite at Celtic Park on Wednesday, February 13, and the pair even enjoyed a song and dance together.
The 74-year-old, who suffers from vascular dementia, has been at the New Stobhill Hospital for more than a year where her bed is decorated with pictures of the singer. Staff decided they would try and arrange a special surprise for her.
Consultant Geriatrician Dr Aine McGovern and Senior Charge Nurse Helena Connolly reached out to Rod and asked him to record a message for Harriet. But the singer decided to go one further and asked her along to meet him in person.
Dr McGovern said it was a wonderful occasion and paid thanks to the Celtic Foundation. She said: “We just thought we would do something nice for a patient who’s been with us for a while, but we had no idea our request would end up here.
“We’re delighted to have been able to do this for Harriet, and seeing her face when she met her life-long idol is something I’ll never forget. Rod was so lovely with her, and the fact he took the time to share a song and a dance with Harriet was the icing on the cake for her.
“I’d like to thank John Stuart, Helena Connolly and everyone else who did so much to make this possible – especially the Celtic Foundation.”
Dr McGovern admitted Harriet wasn’t too interested in the football.
“I don’t think I would care either,” she said. “I mean, after waiting all these years to meet the man of your dreams, there would be more important things on your mind than football!”