The staff and Trustees of Exceed have learned, with great sadness, of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton.
Sir Bobby, one of the world’s greatest-ever footballers was, for many, also a philanthropist, a humanitarian and an inspiration In recent years, The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation has funded Exceed Worldwide activities in Cambodia. The Foundation focused on the provision of artificial limbs (Prostheses) and other support devices (Orthoses), transforming life for thousands of survivors of landmines, accidents, polio, stroke and other causes of impairment. With the generosity and support of
Sir Bobby and his Foundation, we have been able to equip, enable and empower those whoare often excluded from education, work and society in general.
Support from Sir Bobby’s Foundation also funded Prosthetic and Orthotic education and training, by helping Exceed to establish an internationally accredited qualification for Prosthetic Orthotic Technicians. This ongoing initiative brings students from many lower income countries to Cambodia, to benefit from professional Prosthetic and Orthotic education and training. Many of these students are already applying their skills in their home countries.
Investment from The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is helping Exceed to meet the lifelong service needs of people who use our services, restoring mobility and giving people with physical disabilities the opportunity to access education, get jobs, start their own businesses and take part in society as independent citizens.
We wish to express our sincere condolences to the Charlton family and to everyone at The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation on the loss of a great man who was a hero to so many for many different reasons.
