Hundreds run Leeds MND Mile in honour of Rob Burrow
Ms Ross added: "Tom was diagnosed last July and it has been a really challenging time."He is so brave and just the way he has faced everything has kept me strong and being able to do something like this together is really special."Mr Davies added he had enjoyed the race as everyone had been "so friendly".Former rugby player Kevin Sinfield also took part in the mile and is taking part in the marathon on Sunday in honour of his former team-mate and friend.
He said: "The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has been a real success over the last couple of years and we will all get to share in that tomorrow, but for people who can't run that distance for whatever reason, this is a real inclusive event that they can share together."The mile-long route was set up by the Run For All charity and Leeds Beckett University.The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon launched in 2023 to honour Burrow's campaign to fund research into MND.The former Leeds Rhinos player had lived with MND after he was diagnosed in late 2019. He died in June at the age of 41.With the help of Mr Sinfield, they both raised more than £15m for MND charities and both men were also awarded CBEs in the 2024 New Year Honours.
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