Cymru and England Unite in Football to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer's

Football

Year2025

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Chris Griffiths is a life-long Cardiff City and Cymru supporter whose diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease came as a devastating shock to his family. Later this month (October 9) at the England versus Cymru match, Chris alongside 21 fans living with dementia, nominated from across Wales and England, will walk out alongside the players in place of the traditional child mascots in a landmark initiative delivered by Alzheimer’s Society and The Football Association (FA), supported by the Football Association of Wales (FAW). The mascots will join both squads for the national anthems, to call on fans across the UK to help end the devastation of dementia by donating, campaigning, or seeking support for themselves or loved ones affected. Football has played a huge role throughout Chris’ life, from playing in local leagues to refereeing youth and adult matches. His love of the game runs in the family, with his father once playing for Barry Town and trialling for Arsenal. Despite his diagnosis, Chris remains a regular at Cardiff City Stadium, attending Wales and City games with his son and brother. He’s also actively involved in Cardiff City Foundation’s 1927 Club, which supports people living with dementia. Chris was nominated for this special honour by the Cardiff City Foundation and recently met one of his heroes, Joe Ledley, to chat about his experiences. ► Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com//FAWales?sub_... ► X:   / fawales   ► X:   / cymru   ► Facebook:   / fawales   ► Instagram:   / cymru   ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/cymru ► X:   / cymruleagues   ► X:   / adranleagues   ► Facebook:   / cymruleagues   ► Instagram:   / cymruleagues   ► Instagram:   / adranleagues   ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/adranleagues Web: www.faw.cymru #Cymru #Wales #England