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Kevin Sinfield on course to surpass fundraising target for motor neurone disease

Kevin Sinfield surpassed his fundraising target of £777,777 in aid of motor neurone disease after the penultimate day of his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge. The former Leeds Rhinos captain is aiming to run around 40 miles for seven successive days and – ...

18 Nov 2022 at 18:16

Sport

Sturgeon urges UK to ‘go faster’ with MND help following Doddie Weir’s death

Nicola Sturgeon has challenged the UK Government to “go faster” in providing cash promised to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) following the death of Doddie Weir. The Scottish First Minister spoke out following the death of the ...

01 Dec 2022 at 15:21

National News

Watch: Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird reveals cloned voice

Retired RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird is to have his voice cloned in the coming days, which will allow him to communicate despite his voice deteriorating due to Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He confirmed in a social media post that "my voice is ...

31 Jan 2022 at 11:07

Sport

Lionesses trio and Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow recognised in New Year Honours

The extraordinary charity work of Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow has been recognised in the New Year Honours List alongside three of England’s Women’s World Cup football stars. Sinfield and Burrow, who were Leeds Rhinos team-mates during ...

29 Dec 2023 at 23:01

Sport

Doddie Weir: The former Scotland forward’s life and career in pictures

Former Scotland forward Doddie Weir has died aged 52. Here, the PA news agency takes a pictorial look back over his life, his career and his fund-raising work for research into motor neurone disease.

26 Nov 2022 at 21:49

Sport

Kevin Sinfield to run seven ultramarathons in support of Rob Burrow

Kevin Sinfield will again push his body to the limit in support of friend Rob Burrow as he plans to run seven ultra-marathons in seven different cities across seven successive days. Sinfield is taking on the challenge to raise money ...

08 Nov 2023 at 09:30

Sport

Kevin Sinfield completes gruelling seven-stage ultramarathon fundraiser for MND

Kevin Sinfield has completed his latest energy-sapping fundraising challenge to help people living with motor neurone disease. The 43-year-old former rugby league star crossed the finishing line to a rapturous welcome on The Mall ...

07 Dec 2023 at 19:26

Sport

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

Kevin Sinfield will take some time to consider his next campaign after completing the latest energy-sapping fundraising challenge to help people living with motor neurone disease as the push to raise awareness and research for a ...

08 Dec 2023 at 07:16

Sport

He inspired us every day: Doddie Weir’s foundation pays tribute after his death

Doddie Weir’s foundation has paid tribute to the former Scotland international’s drive and determination in the battle against motor neurone disease following his death at the age of 52. Weir’s death was announced by his family ...

26 Nov 2022 at 20:56

Lifestyle

Lindsey Burrow: I know Rob just wanted us to be happy

It’s nine months since rugby league hero Rob Burrow died aged 41 from motor neurone disease but, like her husband, his widow Lindsey remains as positive and stoic as she can after losing the love of her life. “It’s now that ...

04 Mar 2025 at 10:41

Sport

Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘warrior’ Doddie Weir following his death

Fellow motor neurone disease sufferer and campaigner Rob Burrow paid tribute to an inspirational “warrior” Doddie Weir following his death at the age of 52. The former Scotland international’s death was announced by his ...

26 Nov 2022 at 23:16

Sport

Triumph Hurdle-winning jockey Steve Jobar supporting MND with Newbury auction

A fundraising lunch in aid of Motor Neurone Disease is taking place at Newbury racecourse on March 22, organised by Triumph Hurdle-winning jockey Steve Jobar and his committee. Jobar was diagnosed with MND himself in ...

17 Mar 2024 at 12:38

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