James Arthur and Dan Osborne pull on their football boots to help raise money for brave young cancer patient Rio Spurr in charity football match
X-Factor winner James Arthur and ex-TOWIE star Dan Osborne pulled on their football boots at Altrincham Football Club on Sunday to help support brave young cancer patient, Rio Spurr.
During the match, James, 34, and Dan, 31, both looked excited and happy to be there to support Rio as they played around with footballs on the pitch.
The singer and TV reality star both donned matching football kits for the charity match.
James and Dan were just a few out of many other actors, musicians, celebrities, and Alty players to pull their football boots on to help support the cause.
Dean Gaffney also made an appearance at the event and joined his fellow celebs on the pitch.
![Charity match: James Arthur and Dan Osborne pulled on their football boots at Altrincham Football Club on Sunday to help support and raise money for brave young cancer patient, Rio Spurr](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/19/67601541-11742289-Charity_match_James_Arthur_and_Dan_Osborne_pulled_on_their_footb-a-5_1676229688967.jpg)
Charity match: James Arthur and Dan Osborne pulled on their football boots at Altrincham Football Club on Sunday to help support and raise money for brave young cancer patient, Rio Spurr
Altrincham Football Club held the charity football match at their J Davidson Stadium to help raise funds for Rio's, cancer treatment.
According to The Manc, Parents Chloe, and Thomas Spurr, learned of their four-year-old son Rio’s cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
A stomach ache that they thought was nothing more than constipation saw their son become violently ill just days later.
Following a visit to A&E, Rio’s mum and dad were left heartbroken as doctors found a 'nasty lump' on his right kidney which turned out to be a Wilms tumour, a very rare type of kidney cancer that only affects around 80 children in the UK every year.
With the help of Altrincham, and charity football match organisers, Sellebrity Soccor, along with their main sponsor Chris Hamlett, Managing Director of Armstrong Projects Limited, Chloe and Tom are doing their best to try and get him the help he needs.
Having been undergoing chemo and radiotherapy since April, as well as a four-hour surgery to remove the tumour, Chloe and Tom are now looking to try new treatments and clinical trials available overseas.
The fundraiser is vital in ensuring Rio the ‘Wilms Warrior’ gets the care he needs.
Writing in the description of his GoFundMe, ex-pro father Tom says:
![Supporting: During the match, James, 34, and Dan, 31, both looked excited and happy to be there to support the young patient as they played around with footballs on the pitch](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/19/67601665-11742289-Supporting_During_the_match_James_34_and_Dan_31_both_looked_exci-a-3_1676229688958.jpg)
Supporting: During the match, James, 34, and Dan, 31, both looked excited and happy to be there to support the young patient as they played around with footballs on the pitch
![All kitted out: The singer and TV reality star both donned matching football kits for the charity match](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/21/67601553-11742289-All_kitted_out_The_singer_and_TV_reality_star_both_donned_matchi-a-205_1676237401247.jpg)
![Navy for the win: Consisting of navy long sleeved polo tops and a pair of loosely fitted Nike shorts](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/21/67601559-11742289-Navy_for_the_win_Consisting_of_navy_long_sleeved_polo_tops_and_a-m-204_1676237396224.jpg)
All kitted out: The singer and TV reality star both donned matching football kits for the charity match
![Football match: Being fully kitted out from head to toe, James and Dan, also donned a pair of navy blue knee-high socks, as well as a pair of football trainers for the highly-anticipated match](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/19/67601555-11742289-Football_match_Being_fully_kitted_out_from_head_to_toe_James_and-a-6_1676229689032.jpg)
Football match: Being fully kitted out from head to toe, James and Dan, also donned a pair of navy blue knee-high socks, as well as a pair of football trainers for the highly-anticipated match
'Rio is the most beautiful, courageous and special little boy and he deserves every possible fighting chance of surviving this cruel disease.'
'We are SO proud of Rio! Beyond proud of both him and his little brother… They are both remarkable little boys!'
'Rio has been through far too much already and a lot more to come but still, he continues to smile and sing his way through this hideous disease.'
![Player: Actor Dean Gaffney also made an appearance and joined his fellow celebs on the pitch](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/21/67607083-11742289-image-a-206_1676237420637.jpg)
Player: Actor Dean Gaffney also made an appearance and joined his fellow celebs on the pitch
![Tackle: The former soap star showcased his skills during the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/21/67607081-11742289-image-a-213_1676237556163.jpg)
Tackle: The former soap star showcased his skills during the game
![Arrival: He appeared in great spirits as he arrived at the match in jeans and a quirky jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/21/67607089-11742289-image-m-210_1676237459205.jpg)
![Chatting: He chatted away on his mobile ahead of the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/21/67607085-11742289-image-a-211_1676237465593.jpg)
Arrival: He appeared in great spirits as he arrived at the match in jeans and a quirky jacket
![Quirky: His jacket was emblazoned with a striking space theme and logos](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/21/67607087-11742289-image-a-212_1676237470055.jpg)
Quirky: His jacket was emblazoned with a striking space theme and logos
After hearing about Rio's inspiring battle, dozens of celebrities including James and Dan, wanted to contribute to helping a good cause.
The celebrity football match comes after the the family had already received a generous amount of donations including more than 1,700 incredible donors.
And the Spurr family had already raised over £78,000 of their £250,000 target.
![Fundraiser: Altrincham Football Club held the charity football match at their J Davidson Stadium to help raise funds for young boy, Rio Spurr's, cancer treatment. To donate to the cause, head to Rio's GoFundMe page here](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/12/19/67602481-11742289-Fundraiser_Altrincham_Football_Club_held_the_charity_football_ma-a-8_1676229689089.jpg)
Fundraiser: Altrincham Football Club held the charity football match at their J Davidson Stadium to help raise funds for young boy, Rio Spurr's, cancer treatment. To donate to the cause, head to Rio's GoFundMe page here
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