A family of Mansfield Town supporters have organised a third sponsored walk for charity to coincide with the Stags’ big local derby against Chesterfield at One Call Stadium later this year.

Mick and Michelle Edge, and their son, Nathan Edge, of Mansfield, want other fans to join them as they walk from the Proact Stadium in Chesterfield to the One Call Stadium in Mansfield ahead of the match on 25th November.

The 16.7-mile walk will raise money for Guide Dogs and the Alzheimer’s Society.

Nathan, 23, who had suffered from uveitis, woke up four years ago to find he had lost the remainder of his sight overnight.

The Guide Dogs charity partnered him with guide dog Hudson, who transformed his life.

Nathan is a fundraiser for the charity, has become a public speaker and recently played for his country in the blind football European Championships, winning a bronze medal as England qualified for the World Cup.

The Edge family also decided to support the Alzheimer’s Society in honour of Stags’ legend Kevin Bird, (65), who is suffering from dementia.

The Edges said: “We can’t wait for the day to come around and would like to invite supporters to join us on this walk to raise funds for two fantastic charities.

“We have had the pleasure of getting to know both Kevin and his wife, Sue, over the last couple of years and it didn’t take us long to learn what a remarkable duo they are.

“We wanted to make our third charity walk extra special and we could think of no better way than to raise funds for the charities that mean so much to the both of us.”

Kevin made 450 appearances in an 11-year spell for the Stags, scoring 63 goals.

Any supporters interested in joining the walk can do so by contacting Mick at [email protected] or calling 07800 506698.

There is a £10 registration fee (which does not include entry to the match) and sponsorship forms can be provided.

All proceeds will be shared between Guide Dogs and the Alzheimer’s Society.
People who want to donate but are not able to join the walk should go to www.VirginMoneyGiving.com/MTFCWalk

Pictured are Sue and Kevin Bird with the Edge family and Hudson at the One Call Stadium. PHOTO: Mansfield Town FC