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  • Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Meet the Centre Manager

    Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Meet the Centre Manager

    Gary Jevon, Centre Manager, talks about the impact the centre is already having on the lives of patients and families. Read more

  • Our tribute to Geoff Burrow

    Our tribute to Geoff Burrow

    All of us at Leeds Hospitals Charity are incredibly saddened following the death of Geoff Burrow. Read more

  • Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Making Memories That Matter

    Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Making Memories That Matter

    Sam Oakes, MND Family Supporter Worker talks about her role and how funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity helps her support patients and their families. Read more

  • New team members join The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    New team members join The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    Thanks to your donations, we're funding new roles at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. Read more

  • Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Meet the Centre Manager
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Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Meet the Centre Manager

Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Meet the Centre Manager

Gary Jevon, Centre Manager, talks about the impact the centre is already having on the lives of patients and families. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Our tribute to Geoff Burrow

Our tribute to Geoff Burrow

All of us at Leeds Hospitals Charity are incredibly saddened following the death of Geoff Burrow. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Making Memories That Matter

Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Making Memories That Matter

Sam Oakes, MND Family Supporter Worker talks about her role and how funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity helps her support patients and their families. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

New team members join The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

New team members join The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

Thanks to your donations, we're funding new roles at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

A look inside the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

A look inside the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

Specialist nurse Claire Lang explores the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, showcasing the state-of-the-art facility at Seacroft Hospital. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Mandy's Story: Voices of MND

Mandy's Story: Voices of MND

“The opening of the new centre is a much needed change – providing a modern environment, with open spaces both indoors and outdoors. It is inviting and welcoming to all who are living and dealing with MND, giving them a place to sit and chat in more relaxed surroundings." Read more

Published: 1st December, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Tree of Hope planted at Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

Tree of Hope planted at Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

MND patient, Ian Flatt was invited back to the centre with his family to officially plant the tree, joined by clinical staff, Lindsey Burrow and charity supporters. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

The Prince of Wales officially opens the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

The Prince of Wales officially opens the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

After presenting Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield with their CBEs in January 2024, The Prince of Wales kept his promise to officially open the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opens in Leeds

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opens in Leeds

Five years after a dream was first shared between rugby league legend Rob Burrow and his consultant, Dr Agam Jung, that dream has become a reality. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Ken's Story: Voices of MND

Ken's Story: Voices of MND

“I am absolutely honoured that some of my photographs will be up on the walls of the Rob Burrow Centre for MND. To me, the new centre is a beacon of hope, it represents a new vision, one of warmth, dignity, and tailored support." Read more

Published: 6th October, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2025

Together Newsletter: Autumn 2025

Discover how your support enables tattoo-less radiotherapy, tributes to a charity legend, and updates on life-changing projects at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Voices of MND: Katie's Story

Voices of MND: Katie's Story

Katie’s family was devastated by Motor Neurone Disease, losing two brothers and a niece over two decades. Katie found hope and connection through the MND community. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Garden works begin ahead of countdown to Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opening

Garden works begin ahead of countdown to Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opening

Work is beginning to create wellbeing gardens for patients, families and staff at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Read more

Published: 5th August, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Corporate Partnerships: Summer Update 2025

Corporate Partnerships: Summer Update 2025

How our corporate supporters have gone the extra mile this summer Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2025

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Hope in Research

Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Hope in Research

In this blog, Dr Stuart Currie and Dr Stefan Williams share more about their research projects that will take place at the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, looking at early diagnosis of MND using AI technology. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Clinical team marks construction milestone at Rob Burrow Centre

Clinical team marks construction milestone at Rob Burrow Centre

Clinical staff are ‘in the frame’ of the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, as the building approaches a major milestone of being watertight. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Lindsey Burrow raises over £18,500 through two marathons challenge in memory of husband Rob

Lindsey Burrow raises over £18,500 through two marathons challenge in memory of husband Rob

Lindsey battled the 20-degree heat and the challenging course to complete the marathon in just over 5 hours. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Man takes on epic

Man takes on epic "Sinfield-inspired" 7 marathons fundraiser

Martyn hopes to raise £7,777 for four charities supporting the fight against motor neurone disease. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

UK first MND research projects to launch at Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

UK first MND research projects to launch at Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

Patients in Leeds with potential symptoms will get access to earlier diagnosis thanks to two ambitious new research initiatives funded by Leeds Hospitals Charity. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2025

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2025

As we embrace the arrival of spring, we are delighted to share our second quarterly update for 2025 Read more

Published: 17th April, 2025

Updated: 5th December, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Together Newsletter: Spring 2025

Together Newsletter: Spring 2025

Delivering play to every child, our research stories, therapy pets for older patients and more. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2025

Updated: 7th August, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Lindsey Burrow in Conversation with Esther Wakeman

Lindsey Burrow in Conversation with Esther Wakeman

Leeds Hospitals Charity CEO Esther Wakeman sits down for a special conversation with our patron, Lindsey Burrow. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2025

Author: Andy Roberts

Barrie McDermott takes on Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in tribute to friend Rob Burrow

Barrie McDermott takes on Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in tribute to friend Rob Burrow

Barrie is preparing to tackle 26.2 miles at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon for the second time, with a fundraising goal of £7,777 in honour of Rob. Read more

Published: 13th March, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

Lindsey Burrow to run two marathons in two weeks to fundraise in memory of husband Rob

Lindsey Burrow to run two marathons in two weeks to fundraise in memory of husband Rob

Through her biggest challenge yet, Lindsey will be fundraising for Leeds Hospitals Charity’s fundraising appeal for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease and the Leeds Rhinos Foundation. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2025

Updated: 27th November, 2025

Author: Joanna Parker

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