Mayor of Polegate and East Sussex County Councillor, Cllr Stephen Shing, was delighted to officially open the very first Breatheasy Eastbourne Sports Day, a wonderful event celebrating the courage, determination and achievements of people living with long-term lung conditions.
It was a great honour for Cllr Shing to be invited to this inaugural event, which brought together participants, families, volunteers and organisers for a day filled with sport, friendship and community spirit.
Cllr Shing expressed his sincere thanks to Kim, Steve, Kevin and everyone involved in organising the Sports Day for their hard work and dedication in bringing the event to life.
Speaking at the opening, Cllr Shing emphasised that the day was not simply about competition or winning medals, but about celebrating courage, determination and the incredible progress made by everyone taking part.
He recognised that all participants live with a long-term lung condition and attend pulmonary rehabilitation each week. Taking part in a Sports Day of this kind represents a significant milestone and demonstrates remarkable resilience and commitment.
Cllr Shing also highlighted the important role physical activity can play in improving confidence, independence and overall wellbeing. Events such as this show that, with the right support and encouragement, people can continue to achieve remarkable things.
As Mayor of Polegate and an East Sussex County Councillor, Cllr Shing is always pleased to support initiatives that improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life of local residents.
The occasion also provided an opportunity to recognise the fantastic work of Breatheasy Eastbourne and everyone involved in supporting pulmonary rehabilitation. The positive difference they make to people’s lives across the community cannot be overstated.
Cllr Shing said he hoped everyone enjoyed the day, celebrated their achievements and would continue to inspire one another. He described it as a privilege to be part of such a positive and uplifting occasion and added that everyone involved should be extremely proud of what they had accomplished.
Cllr Shing was proud to officially declare the first Breatheasy Eastbourne Sports Day open, marking an important milestone for the organisation and its participants.
The event demonstrated that sport is about far more than competition. It is about building confidence, fostering friendships, showing determination and strengthening the community.
