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Rob Burrow will be the special guest at Masked Enterainer event at Headingley Stadium

Rob Burrow to be special guest at Masked Enterainer event at Headingley Stadium

The’ 7 in 7 in 7’ challenge will see Kevin Sinfield and his team run an ultra-marathon every day for a week, in seven cities around Great Britain and Ireland. Each run will be a marathon, plus an extra mile to signify how far people can go to help friends in tough times.

Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield reveals epic 7 challenge for Rob Burrow

Nathan Aspinall and Chris Dobey will be appearing at Venue23 on Friday, November 3, for what’s promised to be an amazing night of darts and entertainment.

Charity darts exhibition a complete sell-out with 230 tickets sold

The charity beer is a Session IPA, appropriately named ‘Second Row’ to honour the pivotal role the second row plays in a rugby team and mirror the brand’s principles of community and camaraderie.

Brewery releases beer to support Rob Burrow and MND awareness

The 100k In A Day team of 11, who are comprised of members from a variety of different places, including France, Switzerland and more

Group inspired by Rob Burrow set to complete 'One Day 100k' walk for MND charity

Rob Burrow with his great friend and supporter, Kevin Sinfield.

Pontefract Friendship Day in aid of Rob Burrow set to take place this weekend

Kevin carried his friend Rob over the Leeds Marathon finish line saying: "If we can all try to be a better friend from time to time, we'll have a better place to live in."

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield inspire Pontefract Friendship Day event

It's hoped Nathan will bring the world match play trophy with him so people can grab some pictures with it.

Darts players heading to Wakefield for charity exhibition for Rob Burrow

The Rob Burrow Marathon start in Headingley, Leeds sun 14-05-2023 picture Steve Riding

Two children’s books inspired by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield to be released

Normanton Golf Club is hosting a fundraising event on the 7th of July to help raise money and awareness for the MND Association

Rob Burrow inspires Wakefield golf club to host MND charity challenge

Selby and Ainsty MP Nigel Adams announced on June 9 that he will stand down with immediate effect - triggering a by-election. Photo: Getty Images

Yvette Cooper MP: We need a General Election – now!

Susan and Steven Lodge.

Former Wakefield councillor with terminal condition backs neurological campaign

The new documentary will be shown on ITV1 tomorrow night. SWNS

Lindsey & Rob: Living With MND: New documentary to air this week

The six went almost the full monty

'Normal blokes' go almost Full Monty at pub

Rob Burrow at the start of the marathon held in his name outside Headlingley Stadium

Kevin Sinfield praises 'huge team effort' as Rob Burrow Marathon raises £4m

Rob Burrow gets a kiss from his friend Kevin Sinfield as he carries him across the finish line

In pictures: Emotional scenes at finish line of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
There were emotional scenes as rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield carried his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow across the finish line at a marathon held in his name.

Leeds Marathon 2023: Who is Rob Burrow - everything to know about his Leeds Rhino career & MND diagnosis

Who is Rob Burrow ahead of Leeds Marathon 2023

Charity match 2023.

16 photos as hundreds turn out to support The Kews Burrow Charity FC

Pupils are cheering on their teachers Sally Henshall and Luke Shackleton all the way! (Photo: Scott Merrylees)

Teachers go the extra mile as they prepare for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Burrow in action for Leeds Rhinos before his retirement in 2019

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon surpasses £1million fundraising mark

11 January 2023..... Former Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow MBE recieves the Honorary Freedom of the City of Leeds at a special meeting of Leeds City Council at Leeds Civic Hall. Picture Tony Johnson

Rob Burrow: Meet and greet with darts stars

Vandals have targeted a mural dedicated to Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, pictured, which was originally painted in 2020 on the Leeds Beckett University’s Student Union, off Woodhouse Lane in the city centre.

Family of Rob Burrow brand vandals 'scumbags' after they target his mural

Rich Lord and Chris Whawell

Rugby coaches hold marathon challenge to raise money for MND charity

The event has attracted runners from across Yorkshire and beyond. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Rob Burrow Marathon: More than 12,000 sign up for 2023 race

The half hour documentary, Kevin Sinfield: Going the Extra Mile, will air on BBC2 in early February.

BBC documentary to chronicle Kevin Sinfield’s incredible fundraising journey

The 2022 Jet 2 TV all-stars.

Tickets sold out for Wakefield's all-star charity football match

The 2022 Jet 2 TV all-stars.

Tickets announced for Wakefield's annual all-star charity football match
A team of all-stars will take on a charity football team in Wakefield to raise vital donations later this year.

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 23/11/2021 - Rugby League - Kevin Sinfield Extra Mile Challenge - Mattioli Woods Welford Road to Headingley Rugby Ground, England - Kevin Sinfield (r) with Rob Burrow after completing his Extra Mile Challenge of 101 miles in under 24hrs.

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield granted Freedom of the City

Rob appears on CBeebies on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Rugby League legend Rob Burrow is to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

The work at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds begins less than one week after former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield finished his 300-mile Ultra 7 in 7 challenge, which directly benefits the new centre being built in his old teammate’s name.

Rob Burrow MND centre location revealed as appeal passes £3m mark

Sue Baker, who joined the original format of the TV series in 1980, died on Monday morning (November 14) after suffering from motor neurone diseases (MND). Picture by Sue Baker’s Family (Twitter)

Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies

Rob Burrow: Living With MND airs this Autumn, and takes an intimate look at his life now, as 40-year-old Rob has passed his two year life expectancy and has survived a global pandemic. (BBC)

Rob Burrow: Living with MND to air on BBC Two tomorrow night

The documentary shows his wife, Lindsey, who Rob met when they were teenagers, care for him as she juggles looking after their three young children Macy, 10, Maya, seven and three-year-old Jackson, as well working for the NHS as a physiotherapist.

BBC documentary follows Rob Burrow and family as he battles MND

The announcement comes on the 40th birthday of Rob Burrow who was diagnosed with MND in December 2019.

Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield reveals latest marathon challenge for Rob Burrow an...

A total of £1,500 was raised on Sunday, which saw the Kews Burrow Charity FC take on the Supporting Charities side at Hall Green United.

Charity football match raises £1,500 for Rob Burrow

Coming together for three amazing charities.

25 photos from a star studded match as the Kews Burrow Charity FC took on Once U...

Jake Mamo in Castleford Tigers' special Magic Weekend kit in which they will be paying tribute to Rob Burrow.

Castleford Tigers supporting MND with special new Magic Weekend kit

Rob was diagnosed with MND in 2019, and since then his family have worked tirelessly to help raise awareness and funds for several charities, including our appeal to build a specialist MND centre in our city. (Leeds Hospitals Charity)

Rob and Lindsey Burrow announced as Leeds Hospitals Charity’s first-ever patrons

PE teacher Danny Milnes wants runners to join him to raise funds for MND.

Can you help raise money for MND by running 7K for seven days?

Danny Miles is running 7k a day for a week for MND and he wants others to join him.

Pontefract teacher's challenge to raise thousands of pounds for motor neurone di...

Kev with his pal Rob Burrow.

Kev goes that 'Extra Mile' for mate Rob, and raises over £800,000

The former Rhinos captain began his epic 101-mile run this morning to raise funds in the battle against motor neurone disease (MND)

Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield's early morning run through Wakefield as part of 10...

Former rugby league referee Dave Merrick at Aspire at The Park in Pontefract. He is doing a tough swim challenge to raise funds for the Leeds Hospitals Charity's Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal. Photo: Tony Johnson

Ex-rugby league ref's swim challenge for Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal

Karen’s delicious cranachan

Karen Wright: Traditional Scottish cranachan, scrumptious and easy to make

Rugby League legend Kevin Sinfield OBE is putting his running shoes back on this November as he sets out on his latest fundraising challenge for those impacted by motor neurone disease (MND).

Kevin Sinfield set for toughest challenge yet as he goes the ‘Extra Mile’ for fr...

In a bid to raise awareness of the devastating disease, Rob and his family allowed the cameras to document his journey, speaking with Rob, wife Lindsey, his parents and their close friends.

Rob Burrow: My Year with MND shortlisted for National Television Award tonight

Rob Burrow Day will be tomorrow - 7/7 (photo: Allan McKenzie)

'Rob Burrow Day' - A day of celebration and thanks to inspirational Rhinos legen...

Strenuous exercise increases risk of motor neurone disease, say scientists

Challenging MND has unveiled its latest initiative to raise money for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Schools urged to fall silent to mark global Motor Neurone Disease Day

A group of firefighters from Leeds have raised more than £7,500 completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, for Rob Burrows and to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND). Photo credit: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Leeds firefighters' Three Peaks Challenge for Rob Burrow and MND Association

Rob Burrow with Nathan McAvoy from Seven Bro7hers.

Cheers! New beer brewed in honour of Rob Burrow

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

Pontefract born and Leeds Rhinos rugby league star Rob Burrow (pictured above at Carleton High School) was diagnosed with MND last year and has served as a key inspiration for the initiative

Pontefract Academies Trust pledge support for Motor Neurone Disease Association ...

Rob Burrow and son Jackson.

‘I will never give in to this until my last breath’