Fan Raising Funds For Terminally Ill Friend to Watch Town Game From Executive Box
Monday, 23rd Oct 2023 10:25

Town fan Steve Kirby is raising funds so his best friend Gary Battle, who has a stage four terminal brain tumour, can watch a game from an executive box.

Steve, who last year donated a £26,000 competition prize to the Ipswich Town Foundation, told TWTD: “Gary has a bucket list, all Ipswich Town-related, and I'm trying to make some of it happen.

“I arranged for him to go to the training ground, which he loved, but the thing he wants more than anything is to spend a game in a hospitality box surrounded by his friends and family. It would give him such a happy memory for the hard days ahead.

“These things don't come cheap, so I'm attempting to raise some money via crowdfunding.”

Alternatively, if you have a box or know someone who has one who might able to help, email Steve via Steve_kirby1971@yahoo.com.

Steve has set up a GoFundMe page here.

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steve1685 added 10:33 - Oct 23 Any help would be so appreciated
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Blueray added 10:43 - Oct 23 Great cause...I've chipped in. Not much but all helps.
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Europablue added 10:53 - Oct 23 You'd hope that the club could at least give a substantial discount!
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whosroundisitanyway added 11:01 - Oct 23 Come on Ed Let's be avin ya!
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Jugsy added 15:16 - Oct 23

Given what Steve has already done to support the club and foundation in addition to the selflessness he's showing in helping his mate, Gary, the club should step up and do this for free. I understand they need to be careful not to set precedent, but Steve has clearly paid forward in helping the foundation and in turn, helped other fans. The club can ringfence this and make a special exception for his poor pal and family.

steve1685 added 15:41 - Oct 23 Unfortunately have been informed all boxes sold to corporate fir the season. Sir Bobby Robson suite still available which is still an excellent experience. Shame
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