The annual Sebastian English memorial rugby match was played at the weekend, to pay tribute to the young Haslemere lad, and raise funds for the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity.
Sebastian tragically died while playing rugby for Haslemere Community Rugby Club two years ago on February 15, 2004, at just 15 years old.
The Sebastian English Memorial Fund was set up in conjunction with the charity, CRY, a year after his death, to raise funds and awareness of the rare condition which claims eight young lives every week.
On Sunday, the Haslemere under-18 Seb XV met at Woolmer Hill sports ground to play a Cobham under-18 side for the memorial match.
Before the game, the players each handed a red rose to Sebastian’s mum Steph Hunter, before observing a minute’s silence.
Family, friends and old team mates turned out to watch the match and Haslemere junior and senior rugby teams went along to lend their support.
Almost two years ago, Sebastian collapsed just five minutes into a rugby match at Camberley as he jogged to pick up the ball from the touchline.
Parents and other players looked on in disbelief as a doctor gave first aid and an ambulance was called when the doctor realised Sebastian had stopped breathing.
Sadly he was pronounced dead on arrival at Frimley Park Hospital.
Doctors later said that Sebastian lost his life because of a rare condition known as sudden cardiac death in the young.
Many people affected by sudden cardiac death are often struck while taking part in competitive sport or physical activity.
Sebastian was a much-loved member of both the Haslemere Community rugby team, and his school team.
He attended Lord Wandsworth College in Long Sutton where teachers and fellow students were devastated by his untimely death.
