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Motor Neurone Disease

Rhinos legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan with Doncaster Racecourse's horsebox hotel. Picture by Andrew Kelly/Hatch PR.

Rhinos legend JJB joins forces with Doncaster Races to fight MND

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

DIY SOS star dies aged 47 following Motor Neurone Disease battle

Former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow MBE pictured with his wife Lindsey

Viewers left teary-eyed as Rob Burrow documentary airs on ITV

Rob Burrow gets a kiss from his friend Kevin Sinfield as the two cross the finish line of the Leeds Marathon together

Kevin Sinfield on the 'special' moment he and Rob Burrow finish marathon

Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey crosses the marathon finishing line at Rhinos' Headingley Stadium. Picture by Steve Riding.

Rhinos icon Sinfield says thanks after Burrow Marathon raises huge total

The event has been named after Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow MBE

Watch as Leeds marathon begins with speech from Kevin Sinfield

Jonny McGregor, centre, will come out of retirement for the fight on Saturday (May 13). He will run the marathon the following day with friend Thomas O'Donnell, left, and will be supported by son Kody, right.

Retired boxer will return to ring the day before taking on his first marathon

Speaking in the documentary Sinfield describes the journey as being “all about friendship” and his love for Burrow. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

Viewers react to new documentary following Kevin Sinfield's emotional journey

Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, pictured left, and, right, Sinfield during one of his marathon challenges.

Documentary airs tonight following Kevin Sinfield's £7m journey for Rob Burrow

Gabby Logan encourages fans to donate to Doddie Weir foundation

Kevin Sinfield holds his BBC Special Award alongside Rob Burrow during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2022 held at MediaCityUK, Salford. (Pic: PA)

Tears and reaction as Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield win BBC SPOTY awards

The BBC SPOTY shortlist of six

Sports Personality of the Year 2022: This year's Spoty winners

Gabby Logan paid tribute to Rugby star Doddie Weir, after the Scottish Rugby Union announced his death on behalf of the Weir family. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Gabby Logan pays tribute to Doddie Weir after rugby star’s death

The couple would have been celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary this year. Image: Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds dad honouring wife 'robbed of life' by MND

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield shares his message of support for the fundraisers preparing to take on a 14-day walking challenge.

Leeds Rhinos legend sends special message to walkers tackling 14-day challenge

Martin Heggie is aiming to raise £10,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association by playing 493 holes in seven days.

Leeds golfer aims to play 493 holes in seven days for charity

Jude De Vos' son Jody sadly died of MND four years ago

Brave mum who lost her son to MND praises work of Rob Burrow centre

Rob Burrow has been leading the campaign to secure more funding for MND research.

Motor Neurone Disease campaigners say 'red tape' jeopardises £50m funding pledge

Rob Burrow MBE and Kevin Sinfield OBE come together at Headingley Stadium to officially launch the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. Picture: Simon Dewhurst.

New Rob Burrow Marathon could become annual event in Leeds

The 39-year-old former player has been made an MBE for services to rugby league and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) community. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire.

Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow receives MBE for services to rugby and MND

Rob Burrow wants to open an MND centre.

Rob Burrow to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

Rob Burrow was made an MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours list

Rob Burrow to receive honour at Windsor Castle

The club has now partnered with sustainability company Play it Green to ensure it makes a positive environmental impact by planting a tree for each new member.

Burrow Seven horse which helped raise £100k for MND is now saving the planet

MND Sufferer Vicky Rennard with her Partner Peter Senior at their home at Bramley Leeds.

Leeds mum diagnosed with MND backs Rob Burrow's £5m fundraising drive

Leeds Rhinos Rob Burrow narrowly missed the top prize for his book Too Many Reasons to Live at an the William Hill Sports Book Of The Year ceremony.

Rob Burrow misses out on award for book Too Many Reasons To Live

Rob Burrow and his wife Lindsey. Pic: Steve Riding

Time to dig deep to raise £5m to build a Rob Burrow Centre for motor neurone dis...

The rugby coach took on a 101 mile challenge to raise money for charity (Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

‘The support has been incredible’: Kevin Sinfield completes 101 mile MND charity...

Rob Burrow mural launch at the Bay Horse Pub in Meanwood, Leeds. Pictured are Bay Horse regular Richard Sheridan who organised the mural,lLandlord Glen Barraclough and former team mates Jamie Jones Buchanan and  Barrie McDermott attended by a large crowd of regulars and Rhinos fans.

Leeds pub wall turned into a huge tribute to Leeds Rhino's legend Rob Burrow

Rob Burrow said: “This is fantastic news for the MND community and I would like to thank the hundreds of thousands of people who have supported this campaign and made sure that the Government has finally come to the right decision.

Rob Burrow welcomes new £50m funding pot into motor neurone disease research

Best of friends: Rob Burrow, left, who has Motor Neurone Disease, and his friend and former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Kevin Sinfield who has raised millions for MND through his marathon running. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield wins Spirit of Super League award

Rob Burrow hopes drug will help in his battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

10 things you said on Rob Burrow's hopes for new drug

Rob and Lindsey Burrow.

Rob Burrow hopes drug will help in his battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Rob Burrow and wife Lindsey spoke to the Yorkshire Evening Post earlier this week about their appearance at the National Televsion Awards.

Rob Burrow and family take to red carpet but miss out on award win

The documentary “Rob Burrow: My Year with MND” is helping to raise awareness of the condition.

How National Television Award could be key to MND cure says Rob Burrow

Matthew Lewis will record the audiobook version Rob Burrow's memoirs.

Leeds Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis to narrate Rob Burrow audiobook

Today the Motor Neurone Disease Association also named Rob and his teammate Kevin Sinfield patrons of the charity.

Leeds bursting with pride for Leeds Rhinos legends -YEP Comment

Kevin Sinfield during one of his seven marathons in seven days. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Sinfield pledges to continue charity work after Rhinos exit

Preston Meloy, 12 and Ben Pearce, 14, are running a half marathon for the Motor Neurone Disease Association after being inspired by Rob Burrow's BBC documentary.

Schoolboys run half marathon for MND Association inspired by Rob Burrow

Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Leeds Rhinos legends Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow deserve our gratitude - YEP c...

Rugby AM's Alex Simmons has teamed up with Leeds singer Lauren Green to produce a dance music album - with all proceeds donated to MND Association

Dance music album and virtual rave released for Rob Burrow and MND

Rob Burrow with his family in Leeds to see a mural of himself painted on the wall on the Leeds University Student's building. (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow receives Covid vaccination

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

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