Blues show their support by naming EACH as one of four charity partners for 2022/23

A children’s hospice has hit the back of the net after securing a high-profile supporter for the new football season.

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has been named one of Ipswich Town’s four charity partners for the 2022/23 campaign.

The Blues, currently riding high at the top of the League One table, also supported EACH last season and one of the benefits will include the use of two season tickets for children, young people and families to get their football-fix at Portman Road.

Town players are set to visit The Treehouse, in St Augustine’s Gardens, and there will be a special fundraising day, complete with bucket collections, for the home fixture against Sheffield Wednesday on 11th February.

Billie Nugent, EACH corporate fundraiser for Suffolk and East Essex, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to once again count on the support of our friends at IpswichTown.

“It’s a long-standing partnership as the club have been supporting us since 2016.

“Town are such an important part of our community and there are fans among the children, young people and families we provide care and support for. The same goes for our staff and wonderful volunteers.

“This is a very exciting development and I know the club are keen to help us and raise awareness as best they can.

“We’re looking forward to the season ahead, especially our big day against Sheffield Wednesday in February.”

In addition to EACH, Town will also be supporting Suffolk Mind and the NHS.

They also have a new charity partner for this season – Families in Need (FIND).

Dan Palfrey, the club’s Public Relations Manager, said: “We’re delighted to continue working with EACH. It’s a wonderful charity.

“We always look forward to visiting The Treehouse and receiving a warm reception from staff and families.”

EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Suffolk and the rest of East Anglia.

In addition to The Treehouse, it has two other hospices – The Nook, near Norwich, and at Milton, near Cambridge.