England Wear Kits Without Names in 2nd Half
If you watched England vs Switzerland this evening, you might have wondered why England did not have names on the shirts in the second half. Let us find out why.
England Team Play Without Names at Wembley to Highlight How People With Dementia Lose Vital Memories
England team played without names at Wembley to highlight how people with dementia lose vital memories. This is part of the team's new partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society.
The squad came onto the pitch after halftime sporting nameless shirts to draw attention to how people with dementia lose precious memories, even the names of their favorite football players.
The gesture is in recognition of the 900,000 people living with dementia, who could fill Wembley stadium ten times over.
Kate Lee, CEO at Alzheimer’s Society: “As the squad walk out in these thought-provoking shirts, we hope it will get fans up and down the country to sit up and take note of the reality of living with dementia. Football should be unforgettable - I hope it makes a massive impact that ripples from the Royal Box to the stands and into homes across the nation, inspiring people to support our work to raise awareness and reduce stigma and help us make sure no-one faces dementia alone.”
The shirts are auctioned to raise crucial funds for Alzheimer’s Society’s work.
The FA's partnership with the leading dementia charity will be in place for the next two seasons.
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