Two years on, we remember Justin, and JE3 Foundation unveils new website
Tue 08 June 2021, 10:00|
Tottenham Hotspur
As we remember our legendary former defender Justin Edinburgh on the second anniversary of his tragic passing, the JE3 Foundation has unveiled a new website and donated three life-saving defibrillators in his honour.
Justin made 276 appearances for the Club between 1990-2000, winning the FA Cup in 1991 and the League Cup in 1999. He moved into management at the end of his playing career and guided Leyton Orient back into the Football League in May, 2019. Sadly, just a month later, he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away at the age of 49.
Established in memory of Justin, the JE3 Foundation has already donated nine defibrillators in less than 12 months, including today’s donations to Southend United, AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Mavericks RFC.
The all new je3foundation.com - launched today as the go-to destination for supporters to learn about Justin’s story and meaningfully engage with JE3 - covers the charity’s commitment to defibrillator donations moving forward, in addition to delivering wide-scale 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.”
