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Rob Burrow met MND with a defiant smile and carried on living

The Leeds Rhinos legend ignored conventional wisdom about what a rugby player should look like, and he took that unyielding mentality into his inspiring five-year journey living with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

A look at Rob Burrow’s campaign to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

Burrow was just 37 and had three children under the age of eight when he announced on December 19, 2019 that he had been diagnosed with MND.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow, former Leeds scrum-half, dies at 41, years after MND diagnosis

Rob Burrow, who won eight Super League titles with Leeds, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019

The Guardian - UK

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Chinese Military Conducts Large Display Of Force Near Taiwan

Chinese warplanes and naval ships surrounded Taiwan in a show of military force, raising tensions in the region.

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Owner of UK national lottery operator still in business with Gazprom

Czech tycoon promised Gambling Commission two years ago his firm would sever Russia ties before taking over the lucrative contract

The Guardian - UK

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield presented with CBEs by Prince of Wales in Leeds

The former Leeds Rhinos pair received their honours from the Prince of Wales at Headingley Stadium.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow react to being awarded CBEs – ‘I hope we can go to the palace together’

The former Leeds Rhinos team-mates were rewarded in the New Year Honours list after raising over £15m to combat Motor Neurone Disease

The Independent UK

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Rugby league mourns Origin star Carl Webb felled by Motor Neurone Disease age 42

Australia and Queensland Origin star, who played 187 NRL games with Broncos, Cowboys and Eels and one Test for Australia, dies after four-year fight with MND

The Guardian - AU

Chinese weather balloon spotted near Taiwan a month ahead of presidential election

Chinese military aircraft including 12 fighter jets also detected in Taiwan’s air defence zone in past 24 hours

The Guardian - AU

Never say never – Kevin Sinfield needs rest before next MND fundraising mission

On Thursday evening, the total raised by his ultramarathon challenge had passed the £777,777 target.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield praised as ‘inspiration’ on day five of ultra-marathon challenge

The 43-year-old is running an ultra-marathon every day for seven days in seven cities around Britain and Ireland.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield out to inspire hope as he starts new MND ultra-marathon challenge

The rugby league icon has already raised more than £7m as he continues to run in honour of friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield on running for Rob Burrow and MND: ‘It’s why I’m on this Earth’

The rugby league legend will run seven ultra-marathons in seven days in support of Motor Neurone Disease charities and his inspirational friend and former teammate Rob Burrow

The Independent UK

What is the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge? Kevin Sinfield takes on race for MND charities

The English rugby star was inspired by best friend Rob Burrow

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

‘Targeted help needed for those choosing between heat and medical equipment’

The MND Association said some people cut back on their use of assistive equipment in the past 12 months in response to rising energy costs.

Zenger

Mom Misdiagnosed With MND After COVID-19 Jab, Urgent Referral Delays Diagnosis

Anna Barrow, 38, experiences loss of sensation; doctors initially attribute symptoms to vaccine

The Independent UK

Disability Pride Month: Motor neurone disease diagnosis spurred us on to get married

Alex Herd and Craig Pollard talk about adapting to life with MND, and celebrating the positives where they can. By Abi Jackson.

Newcastle Herald

Walk in memory of 'a good man'

'It's the cruellest disease imaginable.'

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Leeds Live

Rob Burrow recalls how slurred speech at rugby awards night led to MND diagnosis

The Leeds Rhino star’s life was the subject of a heart-wrenching ITV documentary Lindsey & Rob: Living With MND

Daily Mirror

Yvette Cooper demands rule change for Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow knighthoods

The Labour frontbencher has written to the Honours and Appointments Secretariat calling on officials to 'set aside any traditional timescales between honours' to honour the rugby league legends

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow's wife uses his own words to say 'government will have blood on its hands'

Rugby legend Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey says delays in funding has left them angry and frustrated, especially after seeing the speed of Covid vaccine research

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow's wife joins calls for heroic pal Kevin Sinfield to be knighted

Lindsey explains what Kevin has done through his challenges is give families like hers hope by drawing attention to MND

Al Jazeera

Bye Singapore, hello Malaysia: Expats chase cheaper living costs

Lower living costs in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh are attracting some expats away from Singapore.

Daily Record

Scots farmer carves giant 1.5km Doddie Weir tribute into field

The 1.5km picture of the Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir hopes to reaise awareness into MND.

Daily Mirror

Hero Kevin Sinfield insists Rob Burrow is real inspiration amid continued MND battle

Kevin Sinfield is keen to deflect the attention back on to the heroic efforts of his pal and former Leeds teammate Rob Burrow who continues to fight against motor neurone disease

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