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Marine to be donated defibrillator to mark Tottenham FA Cup tie

| 19 December 2020

Marine to be donated defibrillator to mark Tottenham FA Cup tie

The news was announced on Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation Day, the day after what would have Justin Edinburgh's 51st birthday.

Non-league club Marine will be donated an automated external defibrillator by the Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation around the time of their FA Cup clash with Tottenham in January.

The foundation was set up by Charlie Edinburgh, son of the late Justin Edinburgh, who died in June 2019 of a cardiac arrest months after he guided Leyton Orient to the National League title.

Edinburgh won the FA Cup during his decade at Tottenham and the start of the club's campaign in the competition will be marked by the JE3 Foundation continuing their efforts to campaign for "Justin's law" – a legislation ensuring defibrillators are in all health and sports facilities in the UK.

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Marine safety officer Peter McCormack said: "We look forward to receiving this very generous donation and the provision of training in its use.

"This offer of kindness demonstrates the bond between Justin, Tottenham and the FA Cup whilst showcasing our new formed relationship, which will be a real long-term legacy of this great occasion in our club's history when we take on Tottenham Hotspur next month."

Sky Bet League Two side Newport, another club where Edinburgh had managerial success, have also become a recipient of an automated external defibrillator alongside the Essex Community First Aid Events.

Charlie Edinburgh recently presented Newport manager Michael Flynn and captain Joss Labadie with an automated external defibrillator on behalf of the Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation

In June Billericay Town, Leyton Orient Supporters' Club and Essensuals in Billericay were donated automated external defibrillators by the JE3 Foundation.

Founder Charlie Edinburgh added: "This is another proud day for all involved with the foundation. To see the continued hard work of everyone involved pay-off is the perfect tribute to Dad (Justin) and marks JE3 Day perfectly."