The MMA community experienced a heart-touching moment as fans, fighters, and even the UFC president Dana White all came together in a rare show of solidarity. This took place after a former UFC fighter and a PFL star’s recent post about his daughter’s health condition shook the MMA world. Reaching out to his supporters for help, the 33-year-old fighter, hailing from Scotland, set up a ‘GoFundMe’ page in order to raise funds for his seven-year-old daughter’s brain surgery.
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White and many other personalities from the sport fraternity chipped in with significant contributions that saw the total donations add up to almost 90,000 British Pounds at the time of writing. Notably, Professional Fighters League also made a donation of 15,000 pounds. On a different note, the UFC president’s generous donation might come as a sweet surprise for a section of the fans considering his otherwise tough take on matters concerning fighters.
Dana White reaches out to former UFC fighter with a five-figure donation
PFL lightweight Steven Ray left his followers shocked with a post about his daughter’s health conditions. Sharing a ‘GoFundMe’ page on his Instagram, the Scot requested fans to help him out in any manner they could.
Stevie’s daughter’s page on the crowdfunding platform went into detail about her current condition as well as how she struggled with regular seizures a few years back. Stating that the surgery was extremely essential going ahead, Ray made a heartfelt request to everyone to make any contributions possible.
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Fortunately, multiple personalities from the MMA community joined hands as donations poured in for the 7-year-old; with the most significant ones coming from the PFL, and from the UFC president Dana White.
White made his contribution of 10,000 pounds, with the PFL following it up with a 15,000 pounds donation. That’s not it, because many other big names came out in support.
MMA world shares their support for Steven Ray
Fans and followers of the Braveheart came out in large numbers to show their support during what was a difficult time for the fighter. Many notable personalities shared their love in the comment section of the Instagram post made by Ray.
Ariel Helwani, Sergio Pettis, Laura Sanko, and Angela Hill were some of the notable people who expressed their support.
Helwani wished for the best for Ray’s daughter as he wrote, “God bless her”
Angela Hill also shared her support with her comment. “Horrible news, so sorry your family is going through this”
Shane Burgos, who formerly used to ply his trade in the UFC and is now a major PFL star, also commented. “Prayers for ur little girl and family.” he wrote.
Official Marc Goddard too expressed his sadness at the news. “Mate. I’m so sorry to hear this. God be with her and you all.” wrote Goddard.
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Friends and supporters came out in numbers as well.
“Have donated and shared the link. I hope she gets the surgery and all is well. My thoughts are with u and the family”
“Mate, I’ll make it a personal mission of mine to get as many people as I can to donate for your beautiful daughter. Heart goes to yous all”
“Sorry to hear this. Keeping your family in my prayers”
Ultimately, despite this being an extremely tough moment for the fighter, the love and support that the MMA community showed towards him could provide a glimmer of hope in the former UFC fighter’s eyes.
For fans wishing to reach out to Ray and offer support, the fundraising link is available on his Instagram post as well. Do check it out.
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