Keegan's on it! Newcastle hero backs Sir Bobby charity
Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan is the first person to back the #ImOnIt campaign supporting the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and tackling cancer.
It comes as the Widnes Vikings announce the Club will take on the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation as its front of shirt partner for the First Utility Magic Weekend spectacular to be hosted for the second year at St James’ Park, Newcastle.
2015 saw the Vikings launch a special edition black and white striped shirt for the showpiece weekend with all profit donated to the cancer charity set up by former Newcastle United and England manager, Sir Bobby Robson - a campaign which raised over £20,000 for the Foundation.
The Vikings say they are keen to lend their support once again as the St James’ Park Gallowgate Stand prepares to welcome Vikings supporters for the second consecutive year.
Widnes will open the 7 fixture event as they face Salford Red Devils on Saturday May 21st, and will take to the field in a special edition shirt which will embrace the club’s traditional black and white colours with a touch of ‘Toon Army’.
The shirt will not only carry Sir Bobby’s name but will also include the names of 3,000 other supporters, which will be printed into the fabric of the shirt thanks to the ‘Tackling Cancer #ImOnIt’ campaign launched by the Vikings during the month of February.
Widnes Vikings are asking for a £10 donation to be made to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation to secure each name on the 2016 Magic Weekend jersey, and donors will also receive a confirmation certificate via email which can be shared via social media.
A donation of £5 will also be gifted to the Foundation from the sale of each and every Widnes Vikings’ Magic Weekend replica shirt sold, with the club keen to raise even more money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in 2016.
The first person to donate £10 to the initiative was Newcastle United Legend, Kevin Keegan.
Keegan was the first to receive his confirmation certificate and pose for an image to show his support for the #ImOnIt campaign.
Keegan even signed a prototype type shirt with the words ‘I would luv it if you raise £30,000’!