ESH ED are hosting the 5th annual ED vs SECAmb Charity football match in our colleague Dimi's memory on 10th October at 15:00 at Redhill FC.

Gates open from 14:00.

After the match, we will have a social evening in Redhill FC, including Raffles with some wonderful Prizes and a quiz night, all are welcome to join us to both or either the match and the social evening!

While we host our charity match in memory of our colleague, we also wish to take time to remember other friends, relatives or colleagues of both players and spectators who have sadly passed.

Spectators welcome, the more the merrier! Tickets available on the day of the event or in advance. Please donate, any donations are hugely appreciated.

The below was beautifully written by Corinne on behalf of all of us in ED.

In November 2019, we received news that no one wanted to hear.

Dimi was a bright and colorful human. He had an infectious nature which never failed to keep us smiling or laughing even in our darkest moments. This could be during a shift or down the pub over a pint of Stella or shot of Jager. A hug from Dimi would be enough to cheer you up even when things were rough. From his bumble bee tops to his dancing history to his “stunning” phrases, he was always a surprise and a delight to be around.

Despite all this he was a man who struggled with his own demons but never wanted to burden the rest of us.

Without him around we find the world a little darker and he is often never far from our thoughts.

In his honor, a Charity football match is being organised with all proceeds going towards CALM. As a group of individuals we want to be able to help other people in situations like Dimi who may be struggling with mental health problems but don’t want to burden the ones they love with their problems … very much like Dimi.

If this money helps even one person, one family, one group of friends to not have to go through what we have … Dimi would be proud.

If this situation has taught us anything as the weird dysfunctional family that we are … its ok to not be ok!

We’re Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and we’re a suicide prevention charity. We’ve got loads of tools and resources to help people find the support they need, including a life-saving helpline for people who can’t see a way forward, have lost someone to suicide, or are worried about their friends or loved ones.

£12.20 is enough to fund one potentially life-saving call.