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Fraser Watson

Rob Burrow sends clear MND message to Rishi Sunak after accepting latest award

The inspirational Rob Burrow has warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that "time is not a luxury that the MND community has" after accepting a prestigious award at 10 Downing Street.

The Leeds Rhinos legend, who won eight Super League titles in his storybook career, has bravely campaigned on behalf of his fellow sufferers ever since revealing he'd been diagnosed with the disease in December 2019. He was rewarded on Monday night with the 2,000th Points of Light honour, meeting Sunak in person to receive the award.

Three months ago, the Prime Minister pledged £50 million to MND researchers as part of an ongoing bid to find a cure for the condition. Burrow had previously travelled to No 10 with friends and family members to campaign for increased funding.

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