Double transplant archer Sam looking for some help to compete at British Games

Sam Newton is looking for financial support at the Westfield Heath British Transplant Games. Photo supplied

Sam Newton is looking for financial support at the Westfield Heath British Transplant Games. Photo supplied

A Spalding archer who underwent a kidney and pancreas transplant this year is asking for sponsorship to compete in the Westfield Health British Transplant Games.

Just a year after almost dying from kidney complications, Sam Newton is in Bolton this week competing in the archery and volleyball events for Addenbrookes Adults team.

Sam said: “Because of my health I was unable to work and it had a negative effect on the job I had until July last year.
“I wasn’t able to work between September, when I left hospital, until May this year and am currently looking for a job which is why I am looking for sponsorship for the British Transplant Games.”

Sam was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic in 1984 at the age of 3 and then as having diabetes-related kidney disease in 2002.
It was about the same time that he took up archery. Sam has won numerous county championships, a regional championship, two indoor national championships and been runner-up at three outdoor national championships.
He represented as Great Britain as a junior.

At Bolton, Sam is going to be shooting 36 arrows at a 60cm target from 20 yards away.
He said: “Looking at last year’s winning scores I’m confident I can win.
“I’m hoping to have a little financial support as I am having to pay entry fees to the competition and also stay at a hotel for a few nights as the event is at the Bolton Arena at the Reebok stadium.
“Any money raised that is not needed will go to Transplant Sport, a charity devoted to helping people who have received transplants to take part in sports.”

Anyone able to help is asked to phone Sam on 07813 545965 or email samsgoneshooting@gmail.com

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