Day for Thorpey celebrates the life of late England cricketer, Graham Thorpe MBE. Taking place at the Kia Oval on 19th June 2026 during the 3-day test between the England and New Zealand men’s cricket teams, the day will raise awareness of mental health and funds for our cricket programme “Thorpey’s Bat and Chat”.

Whether you’re attending the game or cheering from afar, you can get involved by entering our prize draw, buying a limited 2026 edition of the “Day for Thorpey” headband or by donating to this page. Thank you for helping us make sure no mind is left behind.

Get your headband

Pay tribute to Graham by recreating his iconic look through a limited edition, 2026 design of the Day For Thorpey white towelling headband.

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Order our Day for Thorpey Club Pack – Limited Edition | 22 Headbands + Mental Health Resources

Mark Day for Thorpey by bringing your club together to support mental health, honour the legacy of Graham Thorpe, and raise vital funds for Mind.

Whether you're hosting a league match, training session, family fun day or club social, the Day for Thorpey Club Pack has everything you need to inspire meaningful conversations about mental health through the power of cricket.

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Your impact

Funds raised from the inaugural Day for Thorpey in 2025 funded 10 local Minds to deliver our “Thorpey’s Bat and Chat” programme. The programme runs over 12 weeks and is designed to support and improve mental wellbeing through playing cricket in a supportive and friendly group. We’re hoping to be able to fund more Thorpey’s Bat and Chat programmes with the funds raised through Day For Thorpey.