St Mirren youth coach is desperate to help raise awareness of life-threatening brain injuries. Andy Young teaches the Buddies’ youngest future stars as they look to make their way into professional football.
But off the pitch the 29-year-old is currently taking part in a massive fundraising challenge with former Celtic and Scotland midfielder Simon Donnelly.
They are aiming to raise cash and awareness for both Edinburgh Headway Group and Glasgow Children’s Hospital.And Andy says former Hoops star Jackie McNamara’s recent illness, which he only just survived, shows just how dangerous head injuries can be.He said: “Everyone knows about how dangerous heart and lung conditions are but I feel that brain injuries really aren’t covered as much as.
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