BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker and Sally Nugent, Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova, and Line of Duty star Nigel Boyle were just some of the celebrities present.
Rob Burrow’s sisters Joanne Hartshorne and Claire Burnett created the idea of the star-studded Burrow Strictly Ball to raise money towards building the bespoke centre for MND.
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“Everyone knows how important this centre is to Rob to help others, and their loved ones, facing this devastating diagnosis and disease.” Picture: Gerard Binks.
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Dancers included football coach and former player Brian Deane, Leeds Rhinos Legend Barrie McDermott, and Leeds Hospitals Charity’s ambassador, Dr Amir Khan. Picture: Gerard Binks.
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Since The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease appeal launched in September 2021, £1.87 million has been raised, thanks to support from the people of Leeds, the UK and beyond. Picture: Gerard Binks.
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The bespoke centre will see all MND services housed under one roof for the first time. Picture: Gerard Binks.
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Patients will have access to a range of holistic support tailored to their needs, from speech and language therapy, to diet and nutrition advice, and physiotherapy. Picture: Gerard Binks.
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BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker and his Strictly partner, Nadiya Bychkova, were judges on the night and performed a special showstopping dance. Picture: Gerard Binks.