The players of England and Wales walked with the mascots with dementia in Wembley before international kindness on Thursday to marked Alzheimer’s partnership between Society and FA.
Three lions played the first match of the current international break, which was conquered by Declan Rice in the event of an injury to Harry Kane, a conventional master.
And as Rice and Wales Ben Davies led their team to the sanctuary peat, players stood alongside 22 fans who had been appointed to walk with the stars when they showed representation of many different faces of dementia in the United Kingdom.
The event also aimed to submit the message that the United team could win the largest killer in the UK as they walk to replace the usual children’s mascots attending such events.
The players also joined the national songs instantly when fans urged us to “join our team” and encourage viewers to donate, campaign or seek support for themselves or their loved ones.
Alzheimer’s Society and FA made a moment in the dedicated international match of the Alzheimer’s association – fourth of their partnership in 2021.
England and Wales players walked with mascots on dementia before match in Wembley on Thursday
The event was also aimed at submitting a message to take the United team to win the biggest killer in the UK
The players also joined national anthem instantly when fans urged “join our team”
Each player joined a mascot for a walk on the field. Defender Dan Burn, who was replacing, also meets one enthusiastic fan before the game.
Andy Paul, 66, was diagnosed with dementia in 2019 and was one of the fans who walked with the players. He said, “I didn’t think at age that I would ever do something like this, and I was definitely drowned after hearing the news. I will cherish this opportunity; because my family is watching and sharing with them for a moment is incredibly special.
“I also hope that it shows people that dementia is not necessarily what you may expect, and that diagnosis does not mean that you suddenly stop doing things.”
Playing at Newcastle, Burn said about the meeting of Andy: ‘I was a little nervous when I was told to meet fans at dementia because I wasn’t sure how to deal. But Nigel and Andy weren’t what I expected at all, and I can honestly say that it opened my eyes to some of the dementia about the assumptions. “
Andy added, ‘It is not very often stuck with words, but I was blown as Dan walked in the room. He was fantastic with us, talked about the heart and eager to learn from our dementia experiences, which is the attitude that people should be. ‘
The previous Alzheimer’s Society Internationals have seen the names of the players been removed from the back of their shirts in the second half of the match, and playing against Wales meant the same gesture. The aim of the idea is to pay attention to the loss of memory.
There was also a regular reminders number – 0333 150 3456 – from the ITV support for broadcasting practitioners.
FA’s partners supported the initiative when Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers trips and accommodation for mascots and their families to ensure they could travel from Wembley all over England and Wales.
In the second half, the players left the field with their names removed from the back of their shirts
Mark Bullingham, CEO of FA, said: “Our partnership with Alzheimer’s society continues vital funds and awareness to those affected by dementia”
Also the mascots involved wanted to change the perception around the disease
During the last four seasons, the official charity partnership between FA and Alzheimer’s society has gained more than £ 1.3 million.
Mark Bullingham, CEO of FA, said before the Big Day: ‘Our partnership with Alzheimer’s society continues to raise vital funds and awareness of the effects of dementia, and 22 diagnosis with Wembley Stadium alongside national teams ensure that this message resonates more than ever. “
Alex Hyde Smith, Marketing Director at the Alzheimer’s Association, added: ‘This year’s Alzheimer’s Society International promises to be a historic night that presents so many different dementia experiences and offers a special moment to our mascot and their families.
“We know that hitting dementia requires the final team’s effort, and football is the final team game. Players need their teammates, coaching staff and fans to support them, and as well as people suffering from dementia need a family, nurses and doctors.
“Winning the dementia takes society, and as with all successful teams we all play a role.”
After the event, Bullingham said, ‘This was an incredibly proud moment for us as the official partner of Alzheimer’s society. The 22 mascot in Wembley is a striking reminder of the ability to be inspired by football outside the field. We hope that the entire nation will be encouraged to join our team’s battle against dementia. “
Hyde-Smith added: ‘Today’s game was a monumental moment in a long-term partnership with FA. We are so incredibly grateful for their constant commitment to raise awareness of dementia – the biggest killer in the UK.
‘Football fans walking to the field represent dementia in many different faces, and this moment is a strong reminder that the United team achieves our goal. We really hope that this will inspire everyone to pull together and play their part, whether it is about donating, campaigning, volunteering or looking for support – because winning the dementia takes society. “
Nigel Palmer, one of the mascots involved, said, ‘It was great, I can’t believe it. Stand there alongside the players, with the atmosphere and gambling, it was a special moment and I feel lucky to have been part of it. Thanks to Alzheimer’s society and FA for implementing it. ‘