A woman whose daughter took her own life after running up gambling debts has called for women’s football not to take money from the betting industry.
In an open letter to the FA’s Women’s Super League, Kay Wadsworth, from Cleckheaton, said it should not “go the same way” as the men’s game.
Mrs Wadsworth’s daughter, Kimberly, died in 2018, aged 32.
The FA said it had made a “clear decision” to end its relationship with gambling firms in 2017.
Describing her daughter as “charismatic, funny, loving and caring”, Mrs Wadsworth said her campaign was for all families affected by gambling addiction.
“I want to do it for Kimberly because she’s got no voice anymore. Well, I can be Kimberly’s voice.”
‘Heartfelt plea’
In her letter, M…
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