Kevin Beattie Foundation in Ipswich plans pub crawl

The Kevin Beattie Foundation is to undertake a "unique" pub crawl <i>(Image: Malcolm Thompson)</i>
The Kevin Beattie Foundation is to undertake a "unique" pub crawl (Image: Malcolm Thompson)
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A group of Ipswich Town fans are set to undertake a "unique" challenge of a week-long pub crawl in support of Marcus Stewart and motor neurone disease awareness.

The Kevin Beattie Foundation will be doing the challenge that is set to start in Ipswich.

A group will travel to Doncaster where they will begin the crawl, before going to Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, with the challenge finishing at Goodison Park to watch Ipswich Town take on Everton on Saturday, May 3.

Marcus Stewart in his Ipswich Town playing daysMarcus Stewart in his Ipswich Town playing days (Image: Newsquest)

In each place they will be visiting 10 pubs, as well as visiting the stadiums in the area and picking up some signed memorabilia that will be auctioned off after the pub crawl.

This is being done to raise money for the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation, who support people with motor neurone disease, including Town legend Stewart.

Malcolm Thompson in front of the Kevin Beattie statue at Portman RoadMalcolm Thompson in front of the Kevin Beattie statue at Portman Road (Image: Malcolm Thompson)

Malcolm Thompson, from the Kevin Beattie Foundation, said: "We always try and do something. We thought this would be a unique thing to do.

"We'll be going to different grounds and then in the evenings go round with flags and shirts to try and raise awareness.

"It's exciting. We hope to also meet some former players and celebrities along the way and talk to fans in the area."

Caroline Morris in front of the Kevin Beattie statue at Portman RoadCaroline Morris in front of the Kevin Beattie statue at Portman Road (Image: Malcolm Thompson)

Stowmarket-based IT firm HaloITSM has partnered with the foundation on the challenge and has donated to help out the group on the journey.

Mr Thompson added: "We have been lucky with hotels.

"They are giving us some free accommodation for the night which is really nice of them."

The group will be documenting their journey as they go, taking pictures with landlords and ladies at different pubs.

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