Yorkshire Awards have confirmed Lindsey Burrow completes the list of winners of the 34th annual awards ceremony. The inspirational wife of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow will receive the Woman of the Year award at a Gala Dinner on 3rd March 2023.
Since Rob was diagnosed with Motor neurone disease (MND) in December 2019, Lindsey has become the heartbeat of the Burrow family, taking care of her husband, who she met aged just 15, along with their three children, Macy, Maya and Jackson. Rob has described his wife as a "superhero" on multiple occasions.
People have flocked to social media to praise Burrow, whose strength and courageousness through the most challenging period of her life has captured the hearts of the nation. Nicola Christiansen Tweeted, "Well deserved! She is AMAZING! Congratulations." with Rhinos fan Rick Buxton posting, "100% fully deserved..."
