The family of a "devoted Newcastle supporter" who died outside St James' Park are raising funds for life-saving defibrillators, one of which hoped to be placed outside the ground.
Bobby Swinney, who was a "friendly, football-mad" family man, suffered a cardiac arrest on his way to watch NUFC on December 19, aged 67.
His grieving family and friends have now planned a 40-person walk from his house in Jarrow to St James' in his memory, and the money raised will fund several pieces of medical equipment.
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Paramedics used a defibrillator and performed CPR on Bobby Swinney when he collapsed near the Gallowgate steps, but unfortunately his life could not be saved.
His grandson, 20-year-old Kieran Swinney, said: "From what I understand had it not been a match-day, there wouldn't have been a defibrillator at hand, so we are keen to ensure that there is one is in the area all the time.
"It's brilliant to be able to do something in his legacy, and knowing they will be placed in his memory is very comforting.
"Installing these pieces of equipment could be the difference between life and death, and really change someone's fate."
The seven mile walk is planned for March 20, with many challenging themselves to march back to Jarrow too.
The original target was to raise £2k, but the group have already surpassed that with 19 days to go and say "the skies the limit".
The money will be going to local charity Red Sky Foundation who will help the family place the defibrillators and create a plaque in memory of Bobby.
The family have also raised an additional £1000 for the Sir Bobby Robson cancer foundation, because Bob's son Garry was diagnosed with cancer in July 2021 and has received treatment at the Freeman Hospital.
Kieran explained: "My dad is the one undergoing cancer treatment, so we raised money for that at first, and now we are moving onto something that directly impacted my grandad.
"It's been a weird time since he passed, but we are finding strength from coming together and raising money for important causes."
Anyone wanting to donate can do so here.
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