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Town Launch VIP Auction for Hospices - Ipswich Town News

Town have launched a VIP match day auction in support of Suffolk's hospices. Help the Hospices is the Football League's official charity for 2011/12 and all proceeds from the auction will be split between St Elizabeth Hospice, St Nicholas Hospice Care and East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

The Blues have donated four pairs of tickets for a money-can't-buy VIP day at the home match with Bristol City on Saturday 3rd March, which will be won by the highest email bidders.

The VIP day includes:
- Meeting former Blues Simon Milton and Bryan Hamilton
- A pair of corporate box tickets
- A champagne reception
- A three-course meal in the club restaurant
- A pitch-side photo
- A pre-match tour with Simon Milton
- A car park pass for the Sir Alf Ramsey car park

Bids for a pair of VIP tickets should be made by email to VIPday@stnh.org.uk before midnight on Sunday 19th February. Bidders must be 16 or over but there is no age restriction on those attending. For more details and terms and conditions visit the club site.

Fans can also show their support for the hospices by donating £5 via text. Text ITFC99 £5 to 70070 or donate online here.

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