The family of Justin Edinburgh are taking inspiration from Marcus Rashford as they campaign for a change in the law a year on from the former Leyton Orient manager’s death from cardiac arrest. Edinburgh’s death last June the news shocked the footballing world, coming just weeks after he had led the club to promotion back into the football league. Instead, Edinburgh never woke up and died in hospital five days later, prompting an outpouring of support from across the game. Edinburgh celebrates Orient’s promotion from the Vanarama National League (Mark Kerton/PA)Within months of the loss of his father, Edinburgh’s son Charlie set up the Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation, with the aim of securing “Justin’s law” – legislation ensuring defibrillators in all health and sports facilities in the UK. Charlie Edinburgh created the Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation after his father’s death (Joe Giddens/PA)“The whole footballing world has really pulled together and it does show you what a fantastic industry it is,” he said.

Source: Express June 20, 2020 09:00 UTC