Former rugby star Kevin Sinfield expressed his gratitude to everyone who participated in and supported the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon. The event was held in honour of Sinfield’s ex-Leeds Rhino teammate Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019. About 14,000 runners, including Burrow’s wife Lindsey, took part and helped raise funds for several charities, including the Motor Neurone Disease Association and a Leeds Hospitals Charity appeal to construct a Rob Burrow Centre for MND.
The races began at 09:00 BST in the AMT Headingley Stadium, and Sinfield, who has raised over £800,000 for MND, also participated in the event. He was greeted at the finish line by Burrow. Speaking to the MND Association after the 26.2-mile (42.2km) run, Sinfield said that the marathon was “a true marathon about friendship and spirit, comradery and teamship.” He thanked the volunteers, runners, organisers, and the people on the streets who added to the day’s specialness.
Jonathan Pryor, the deputy leader of Leeds City Council and the executive member for economy, culture and education, thanked the volunteers and everybody else involved in the race’s organisation, adding that they were incredibly grateful. Melissah Gibson was the first woman to cross the finish line, while Joe Sagar won the men’s event.
In conclusion, rugby star Kevin Sinfield expressed his appreciation for everyone who supported and took part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon, which was conducted in honour of Sinfield’s former teammate Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019. The event raised funds for charitable causes such as the Motor Neurone Disease Association and a Leeds Hospitals Charity appeal to create a centre for Rob Burrow’s MND. The race began at 09:00 BST and attracted about 14,000 runners, including Burrow’s wife Lindsey. Sinfield was joined by Burrow at the finish line and praised the marathon’s organisers, volunteers, runners, and anyone who made the day “a special one.” Jonathan Pryor, deputy leader of Leeds City Council and the executive member for economy, culture and education, applauded volunteers and organisers and expressed his gratitude for their contributions
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