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 [email protected]
