The Robert Eaton Memorial Fund was born out of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York City.

Robert Eaton, a lifelong Brighton and Hove Albion fan tragically lost his life in the disaster. and Albion supporters decided to set up a fund in his memory, raising money for disadvantaged young people in the UK and abroad who wish to play football, but find it difficult to do so without help.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of those responsible, the fund has raised well over £50,000 so far.

The Fund has made sizeable donations to support the great work that Coaching for Hope is carrying out to promote HIV awareness through football in West Africa.

The Robert Eaton Memorial Fund has also bought kit and equipment for Los Peladitos, a youth football team in Rob Eaton's adopted city of New York as well as numerous grateful youth teams in Sussexand Croydon.

Thanks to the efforts of ordinary Albion fans, giving generously of their time and money to support events, including the annual REMF match, great things have been achieved in Robert’s memory.

Recently the charity won the Argus Sussex Charity of the Year Award, recognising it's efforts over the last 8 years.

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