City's Scott Murray Takes To The Ring For Charity Boxing Match

Scott will be fighting for the first time in his life to raise funds for a seven-year-old Bardet-Biele Syndrome (BBS) sufferer named Sam.

The former Bristol City winger said: "I decided to do the challenge for a family, rather than a big charity as you know what the money is going towards and I was lucky enough to meet Sam and his family, I am delighted to help them."

The main features of BBS are obesity, developmental delay, learning difficulties, speech and co-ordination problems, kidney (renal) abnormalities and visual impairment amongst other possible symptoms.

Sam's mum, Michelle explains: "It took us a long time to get the diagnosis. There isn't a cure but, for Sam, at least we now know what the future holds and we can deal with it."  

Although Sam has to endure a lot of hospital appointments and tests, he is a funny and brave boy with masses of self-esteem. 

Scott added: "Sam is adamant that he wants his own bedroom, he shares with his little brother Zac at the moment, and I can raise enough money to get him his own room then I will be absolutely delighted."

Scott has been in training for the last ten weeks with a team of professionals from Bristol Boxing Gym in Easton. 

"The training has been really tough and I can't thank everyone at the gym enough. I have really enjoyed trying something new and I feel a lot fitter."

Sam's family did a bucket collection at City's last home game and raised a massive £1400. If you would also like to support Scott and help provide vital funds for Sam, please donate now athttps://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/scott-murray.

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