Talking about Heartbeat, Jimmy said: “They’ve done so much for me since my heart attack, and I want to help them the way they’ve helped me. They’re struggling financially, and I hope by raising £100,000, we can secure their future so they can continue supporting others like me.”placeholder image
Talking about Heartbeat, Jimmy said: “They’ve done so much for me since my heart attack, and I want to help them the way they’ve helped me. They’re struggling financially, and I hope by raising £100,000, we can secure their future so they can continue supporting others like me.” | Neil Cross

Everton's Jimmy Martin embarks on 32-mile walk from Preston North End to Goodison Park for Heartbeat charity

Everton's legendary former kit man Jimmy Martin embarked on an epic journey to raise £100,000 for a Preston-based charity.

Jimmy Martin walked 32 miles this weekend for Heartbeat - a Preston-based charity which played a vital role in his recovery after a heart attack.

The 74-year-old, who spent over three decades at the club, set off from the charity’s headquarters at Preston North End on Friday.

He aimed to arrive during halftime at the Everton V Newcastle match on Saturday.

To donate, you can visit the JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/page/jimmys-journey.

Take a look at our gallery as he set off on his journey below:

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