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  • Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

    Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

    “The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is very important to us as a family. We’re passionate about supporting other families going through this difficult disease." Read more

  • Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

    Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

    Get your guaranteed charity place and help raise funds for our Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Read more

  • Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

    Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

    Rachael and Ian speak about the impact MND has had on their lives, why we need a new centre in Leeds, and the difference this would make to families like theirs. Read more

  • Celebrities keep dancing for Rob Burrow at Strictly Ball Fundraiser

    Celebrities keep dancing for Rob Burrow at Strictly Ball Fundraiser

    The Burrow Strictly Ball was the idea of the Rugby League legend’s sisters, Joanne Hartshorne and Claire Burnett. Read more

  • Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND
  • Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!
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James's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

James's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

“During my years as a GP, MND was a ‘hidden disease’ and I was always aware that there was very little we could offer to MND sufferers and their families. Sadly, although awareness has improved the outlook hasn’t as yet." Read more

Published: 14th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Nurses Day: Claire Lang

International Nurses Day: Claire Lang

Claire Lang is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Leeds Motor Neurone Disease Centre and has been supporting our Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal since it launched in September. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

“The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is very important to us as a family. We’re passionate about supporting other families going through this difficult disease." Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Darren's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Darren's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

"It will be tough but it’s nothing compared to what Rob and his family have been through, my mum is battling cancer at the moment too so I want to do it for her as well." Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

Get your guaranteed charity place and help raise funds for our Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Rob Burrow receives MBE for services to rugby and Motor Neurone Disease

Rob Burrow receives MBE for services to rugby and Motor Neurone Disease

"It is my honour and privilege to accept this award on behalf of all the MND community.” Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Rachael and Ian speak about the impact MND has had on their lives, why we need a new centre in Leeds, and the difference this would make to families like theirs. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Celebrities keep dancing for Rob Burrow at Strictly Ball Fundraiser

Celebrities keep dancing for Rob Burrow at Strictly Ball Fundraiser

The Burrow Strictly Ball was the idea of the Rugby League legend’s sisters, Joanne Hartshorne and Claire Burnett. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Former sporting stars support NHS staff's '7 in 7' fundraiser for MND centre appeal

Former sporting stars support NHS staff's '7 in 7' fundraiser for MND centre appeal

Staff across Leeds Teaching Hospitals are completing 7 minutes of daily exercise together for Wellbeing at Work Week. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2022

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Rob's sisters launch Burrow Strictly Ball raising funds for MND centre appeal

Rob's sisters launch Burrow Strictly Ball raising funds for MND centre appeal

"We really want to raise as much awareness for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds. It's great to give something back and the laughter this has produced within the family has been a real tonic." Read more

Published: 10th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Local bookshop raises thousands for Rob Burrow Centre for MND

Local bookshop raises thousands for Rob Burrow Centre for MND

“Rob’s story has captured the nation, we were honoured to have him and Lindsey here when the book was launched and posted copies out throughout the country, it was our best-selling title in the 22 years we’ve been in business." Read more

Published: 7th March, 2022

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

“We’re absolutely blown away by the designs that we have seen, it has certainly exceeded our expectations of what this centre could look like." Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Hermes donates £20,000 to Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal

Hermes donates £20,000 to Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal

“We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Hermes for their generous contribution to our MND centre appeal. We are so grateful for their support, which helps us get one step closer to bringing this wonderful project to life. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Rob and Lindsey Burrow announced as Leeds Hospitals Charity’s first-ever patrons

Rob and Lindsey Burrow announced as Leeds Hospitals Charity’s first-ever patrons

“Rob and I feel is a great honour and privilege to be asked by Leeds Hospitals Charity to be patrons. Together, we will continue to do everything we can to help raise awareness and much needed funds to support the Charity and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal.” Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Burrow Family Charity Christmas Cards on sale now!

Burrow Family Charity Christmas Cards on sale now!

Rob Burrow’s children have once again designed some special edition Christmas cards to raise money for the Leeds Hospitals Charity to help build the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

The Extra Mile - The Inside Story

The Extra Mile - The Inside Story

A fly on the wall documentary following Kevin Sinfield as he runs 101 miles from Leicester Tigers stadium to Leeds Rhinos stadium to support his friend Rob Burrow. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity Christmas Single Supports MND Centre Appeal

Charity Christmas Single Supports MND Centre Appeal

“The single ‘Welcome’ sums up the spirit of providing a Centre for everyone affected by MND here in Leeds." Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Sinfield's Extra Mile challenge raises over £2m to support people living with MND

Sinfield's Extra Mile challenge raises over £2m to support people living with MND

Kevin Sinfield ran an astounding 101 miles in just 24 hours to raise funds for our Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal and the Motor Neurone Disease Association! Read more

Published: 24th November, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Former rugby league referee Dave Merrick's 60 mile swim challenge for our MND appeal

Former rugby league referee Dave Merrick's 60 mile swim challenge for our MND appeal

"I have known Rob Burrow a long time personally and seeing how he is battling this horrible disease has made me want to do something myself to raise awareness of MND. " Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Jody's Story: MND

Jody's Story: MND

Five years ago, Jude's son Jody died of Motor Neurone Disease at just 38-years-old. Jude is sharing her story to help raise awareness of MND and plans to climb Ben Nevis to raise funds for our Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 21st December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Rob Burrow's journey with MND

Rob Burrow's journey with MND

We sat down with Rob and Lindsey Burrow to talk about Rob's journey with Motor Neurone Disease Read more

Published: 14th November, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease TV advert

Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease TV advert

"When Rob was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease we were devastated, but today we have an opportunity to make a dream come true." Read more

Published: 14th November, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Sinfield set for toughest challenge yet as he goes the ‘Extra Mile’ for friend Burrow

Sinfield set for toughest challenge yet as he goes the ‘Extra Mile’ for friend Burrow

Sinfield’s initial target for ‘The Extra Mile Challenge’ is to raise £100,000 as he runs just short of four marathons back to back in a day. This challenge, inspired by Burrow, will be raising money directly to benefit people living with MND. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

School 'pass the rugby ball' challenge raises funds for MND Centre Appeal

School 'pass the rugby ball' challenge raises funds for MND Centre Appeal

Everyone got involved in the challenge, from teachers to pupils, caretakers, lunchtime staff and cleaners which continued even through the school’s collective worship and lunch break! Read more

Published: 14th October, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

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