Stephen darby & marcus stewart to join fans on epic 156-mile west yorkshire trek

A group of footballers are hoping to conquer a 156-mile walk while also visiting 20 football grounds in two days for charity. Sixteen walkers hope to raise awareness and funds for the Darby

Rimmer MND Foundation by completing a tour of football grounds across West Yorkshire. The walkers will complete the journey walking stages in rotation. The first group of walkers will leave

at noon on June 6 and everybody involved should return around 3.30pm on June 8 at Ossett United. The enthusiastic group have been inspired to take on the gruelling task by former footballers

Stephen Darby and Marcus Stewart as they battle Motor Neurone Disease. The pair will also join the men on the journey. During the fundraiser, the men hope to visit all levels of the

football pyramid in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The route also includes Leeds United, Bradford City and Stockport County, Altrincham, Brighouse Town and Atherton

Collieries. The men will not be alone as former professional footballers including many of Stephen's and Marcus' teammates plus 10-12 current and former players for Altrincham FC

will also join in. It is a personal mission as Altrincham had two former players who died with MND. Stephen Darby said: “Our previous March Of The Day events have received a huge amount of

support. "It has brought together people, fans and football clubs and ex-football players and managers who are all supporting the Foundation and the MND community. "This event will

continue to raise awareness of MND as well as raise vital funds for grants and research. _GET ALL THE LATEST AND BREAKING NEWS IN YORKSHIRE BY __SIGNING UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER HERE._

"The response has been incredible and it’s sure to be a very special weekend for everyone taking part. "The support and generosity from everyone involved is overwhelming. The

support means the world to the Foundation. "When those who are diagnosed with MND see people showing their support through events like this one, it gives us the strength to keep

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make a positive impact on MND and hopefully one day we will see a cure for this disease.” "Aiming to raise £30,000 for the charity, the core team will be supplemented by more than 200

other walkers along the journey. "The headline sponsor for the event is All Things Fire and Security Ltd and the transport sponsor is DSOC. "22 other companies are supporting the

event and many of the clubs on the route will be welcoming the walkers on the route with pitchside access and refreshments."