Town have announced that East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) will be the charity whose name will appear on the back of the players' shirts during the season ahead.
In June, the club revealed that the name of a charity would appear on shirts for the first time in 2017/18, something which was made possible by a change in sponsorship rules.
EACH’s name will appear on Town’s home and away shirts with the charity also receiving other benefits from the link-up.
"It’s something new for us and it’s an exciting concept which has been well received by the Club’s supporters,” said Town MD Ian Milne.""
"The owner [Marcus Evans] was very keen for us to work with a local charity and it was a difficult decision on who to select because there is so much great work being done in the community by a number of organisations. "
"We have decided to promote EACH this year. The manager and the players have seen first-hand the fantastic service and comfort they provide when they have visited The Treehouse at Christmas last year and in previous years.
"We look forward to working with EACH and to continue our relationship with other local charities through the year. It’s our intention if possible to continue the shirt partnership with different charities over coming seasons.”
""Boss Mick McCarthy added: "It’s a great link-up. An official link-up now as well. I have been to EACH on our Christmas visits and the work the staff do there is fantastic.”
""Graham Butland, EACH chief executive, said: "We’re thrilled to be benefiting from this unique opportunity. The care and support we offer to families is hugely important and the need to raise awareness is therefore great.
"This exciting partnership will undoubtedly be a boost to everyone involved with EACH and we look forward to working with Ipswich Town over the year and wish them every success on the pitch.”
""Pictured above with McCarthy and skipper Luke Chambers are 13-year-old Liam Covey and Maisy Bareham, who is six.
Liam, who has a very rare condition called neurodegenerative Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) which affects his vision, speech, memory and co-ordination, benefits from physiotherapy at EACH, while Maisy is the sister of a nine-year-old boy who also receives care from The Treehouse.
"The charity’s name will not appear on replica kit but from tomorrow fans can buy the logo which can be added to their shirts by Town for £2.50 with all profits going to EACH.