Lee Mallinson

Lee Mallinson

On the 26th of March 2022, at the age of 51, we tragically lost Lee Mark Mallinson. Beloved son of Pam, much loved family member, dear friend to many, and admired swimming coach.

Before starting his coaching journey, Lee swam as part of Ledbury and Malvern Swimming Club. He served as the head coach of the Tewkesbury Swimming Club from 1998 until 2006, and from 2001 until 2003, he worked out of Loughborough University as a member of British Swimming’s National Team staff. After his time as a Head Coach at Tewkesbury, Lee took a break from swim coaching and joined Virgin Atlantic as a flight steward, where he made many lifelong friends along the way. In 2016, Lee came back to the world of swimming and joined Reading Swimming Club as an assistant for seven months, before becoming Head Coach.

 

Lee made mental health a priority and always found time to speak with every individual to support their mental wellbeing. Throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns, he organised 1:1 meetings to keep in touch with all of his swimmers and help them through the difficult times. It was very easy to be absorbed into a conversation about mental health with Lee for hours on end! His selflessness and care will never be forgotten.

Lee encouraged everyone he knew to carry a growth mindset throughout all aspects of life and often spoke about how failure is part of the process to success.  It would be an impossible task to count the number of people that have been influenced by his motivational words.  It is without a doubt that he will be remembered as an inspiration to many.

In addition to caring for mental wellbeing, Lee would be extremely meticulous with all of his swimmer’s physical health. He regularly advocated for his swimmers to go to a CRY screening in order to help diagnose any unnoticed cardiac conditions. It felt truly fitting for CRY to be chosen as the charity for proceeds from Lee’s funeral and any additional fundraising.

Lee will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We will never forget his inspiring, yet quirky, quotes and sayings, and we will always treasure the memorable moments we shared with him. Rest in peace Mally.

This memorial fund has been set up by the family to help CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death, support those affected, support CRY’s screening programme and fund research and pathology.

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Lee Mallinson Memorial Hat Sale

The Reading Swimming Club Lee Mallinson Memorial Hat sale has raised £1280 for CRY!! Thank you to everyone who purchased a hat and/or made a donation.

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Reading Swimming Club

22/06/2022

This is the donation from Reading Swimming Club following the sale of Lee Memorial hats and other donations received by the club on behalf of CRY

Amount Donated
£1,280.00

Lucy Dove

18/05/2022

Amount Donated
£10.00

Lucy Graham

14/05/2022

Lee had a huge impact on Adam within a short space of time. He knew how to connect and his support and guidance meant the world. We will always be grateful to Lee and RSC. Our … Read more

Lee had a huge impact on Adam within a short space of time. He knew how to connect and his support and guidance meant the world. We will always be grateful to Lee and RSC. Our thoughts are with Lee's mum and loved ones.

Amount Donated
£25.00

Jackie Pickering

08/05/2022

An inspiration to many! May you rest in peace x

Amount Donated
£30.00

Miranda Alberici

07/05/2022

Words don't seem enough. To Lee, his mum and his family, thank you from the depth of our hearts. Lee has left a lasting and very special place in our hearts. He is irreplaceable and will … Read more

Words don't seem enough. To Lee, his mum and his family, thank you from the depth of our hearts. Lee has left a lasting and very special place in our hearts. He is irreplaceable and will be greatly missed. I know when Leo swims, he will always swim for you. Thank you.

Amount Donated
£25.00