The Town players and staff have been taking part in their annual hospital visits this week, which manager Kieran McKenna says are something he and his squad always enjoy.

The Blues have spent time at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice, St Elizabeth Hospice and Ipswich Hospital this week.

“It's always a highlight of the Christmas period for us,” McKenna said. “It’s something that we enjoy.

“I know it's sort of seen more as a reward or a treat for the children, especially but for us it's a reward and a treat because it's a chance to come out of the football bubble, come and see some people who are in a difficult position or in hospital anywhere near Christmas time, nowhere near where anyone wants to be. 

“So to be able to go out and spend some time with them and hopefully bring a smile, and even just speak to the hospital staff, who are all working really hard and long shifts as well, it’s always nice for us and hopefully a boost for them. It's been good, and the players enjoyed it as well.”

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Churchman added 18:20 - Dec 12 Well done players and KM for doing this. Its brilliant. I was spending time at St Elizabeth’s a week, ten days before they were due to go last year and it was a big source of excitement for the staff and one or two of the patients who were able to communicate even then. Had my dad lived and been aware enough to see them, I know he’d have loved it. He always enjoyed meeting players when he got the chance. I’m sure the players understand the really positive, brilliant impact giving up a little of their time to do that has. I hope so.

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FelixBlue4 added 20:49 - Dec 12 Always a hard time of the year and horrible to think what these people must be going through but it’s the time of the year when I’m so so pleased to see players and staff making the effort. This is our club and this is what it’s all about well done ITFC and well wishes to all the people and family they bought a little joy to.
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