The Prince of Wales told the children of the late rugby league great Rob Burrow they should be “so proud of your father because he really was an incredibly brave and very special man”, as he opened the centre at Seacroft Hospital.
William met Rob’s three children – Macy, Maya and Jackson – his wife Lindsey, and his fundraising team-mate Kevin Sinfield at the first purpose-built centre dedicated entirely to MND care, research and support – fulfilling a promise he made to him before he died last year.
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) was the dream of the Leeds Rhinos star and his consultant Dr Agam Jung, who also talked to William at the facility in Leeds which provides a new “one-stop-shop” for patients and their families.
The Yorkshire Evening Post was there to capture the heart-warming moment the Prince gave the royal seal of approval to the centre.
7. Touching Moment
The Prince of Wales greets Lindsey Burrow as he arrives at the centre. | Simon Hulme
8. Royal Approval
The Prince of Wales opens the centre with Dr Agan Jung and Lindsey Burrow with her children Jackson, Macy and Maya along with Kevin Sinfield. | Simon Hulme
