Mims Davies MP joins annual Adam Dabell Memorial Football match between Sackville and Imberhorne Schools

Mims was honoured to be able to join the very moving annual Adam Dabell Memorial Football match in East Grinstead alongside local Councillors and residents.

Adam Dabell, a young local footballer, tragically passed away from an un-diagnosed heart condition. His family, friends, and community have since come together to raise awareness about young sudden cardiac death and support the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

The below memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death, support those affected, support CRY’s screening programme and fund research and pathology: https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/adam-dabell/

Following a young sudden cardiac death CRY offers help to families through our bereavement support programme, as well as helping families to understand what caused the death and to be referred to inherited cardiac conditions specialists.

CRY wants All young people to have the opportunity to have heart screening. 1 in 300 people CRY tests will have a potentially life threatening heart condition which will benefit from lifestyle advice, treatment and sometimes corrective surgery.

Mims Davies MP said: "It was special again to be able to join the first half of annual Adam Dabell Memorial Football match - the 22nd match between Sackville and Imberhorne Schools - many goals were scored despite heavy rain setting in.

"It was Imberhorne took the trophy 4 goals to Sackville's 3 reports the brilliant Cllr Jacquie Russell - well done to all for this game that means so much and the rain was awful!! But water wise welcome.

"Thank you Richard  & all at East Grinstead FC for again supporting this vital cause and giving up the pitch and facilities for this vital fundraising  and awareness opportunity for the community.

"Backing the fantastic Cardiac Risk in the Young and the lovely and stoic Dabell family and all who knew and loved Adam. 

"Great the Town Deputy Mayor Cllr Craig Pond managed to make it out of sick bay to join the medal ceremony and thank you Cllr John Belsey and many others for braving the rain to support this special cause to a lovely family who miss Adam so very much. 

"Thank you to the Ref, Lino’s, teachers and all supporters for making this match a huge success again for the family and this vital charity. 

"12 young people A WEEK very sadly die of undiagnosed heart conditions and this charity is vital in saving lives, research and supporting families through unimaginable loss and suffering due to this terrible loss of young talent and futures stolen. Find out more here and book a screening: https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/ "