SPORTS fans have once again pitched in to help trainee medics and physiotherapists. Family and friends of Cath and Ben Mullany took part in a bucket collection at Cardiff Blues’ recent Heineken Cup match against Italian side Calvisano.

Fans donated more than £680, with proceeds going to the Mullany Fund. It was set up in memory of physio Ben Mullany and his doctor wife Catherine, who were shot in Antigua last Summer.

A spokesman said: “The aim is to advance the education of medicine and physiotherapy students, as well as keeping Ben and Cath’s dreams alive.”

The charity hopes to reach its target of £50,000 by September — a year from its launch. A string of fund-raising events are planned in the coming months, with the charity hoping to get the green light from the Scarlets for a bucket collection at one of their games.

Prior to his murder, trainee physio Mr Mullany was on work experience with the Scarlets.

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