JE3 Foundation work proving so vital

By Freddie George

LIFE-SAVER: Charlie Edinburgh donates a defribillator to Southend United on behalf of the JE3 Foundation

THE Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation have marked the two-year passing of the legendary Newport County and Leyton Orient manager by donating three life-saving defibrillators in his honour.

The JE3 Foundation, which was founded just weeks after the shock death of Edinburgh aged 49 on June 8, 2019, has already donated nine defibrillators in less than 12 months, including the latest equipment to Southend United Football Club, AFC Rushden & Diamonds, and Mavericks RFC.

The all-new je3foundation.com has also been launched as the goto destination for supporters to learn about Justin’s story and meaningfully engage with JE3, which covers the charity’s commitment to defibrillator donations across the country.

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In addition, they are determined to work towards delivering widescale CPR training, and fighting for Justin’s Law; a legislative change mandating the installation of Automated External Defibrillators in all health and sports facilities in the UK.

Charlie Edinburgh, Foundation CEO and Justin’s son, said: “The shock never fully retreats. But, in the deepest moments of grief,it’s the stories of individuals, whose lives were touched by him, that inspire us into action so that we can continue his legacy.

“Dad lived in the moment and looked to the future with unwavering optimism. This informed our decision to launch our new website and donate defibrillators today — we wanted to commemorate this specific day, remember the man, whilst also bringing supporters into this next phase of the Foundation’s work.”