Former footballer Len Johnrose dies aged 52 after MND battle
Johnrose helped raise funds and awareness for the condition and campaigned for greater player safety measures.
UK Sport|Aug 15, 2022
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Cyclist with MND completes 265-mile charity bike ride through Cairngorms
Davy Zyw’s high five challenge raised £50,000 for Doddie Weir’s foundation.
UK News|Aug 14, 2022
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Researchers take ‘important new step’ in finding treatment for MND
A drug commonly used for enlarged prostate glands could be used to treat the illness, University of Edinburgh researchers have found.
UK News|Aug 11, 2022
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Ed Slater trying to stay positive by living in the present after MND diagnosis
The 34-year-old announced his retirement from rugby last month.
UK Sport|Aug 8, 2022
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Ed Slater says he ‘will meet this challenge head-on’ after MND diagnosis
Second-row forward was diagnosed after six months of testing.
UK Sport|Jul 22, 2022
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Gloucester forward Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33
Second-row forward was diagnosed after six months of testing.
UK Sport|Jul 21, 2022
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‘We’ll keep smiling and living life to the fullest’ – Rob Burrow’s wife Lindsey
The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019.
UK Sport|Jul 20, 2022
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Rob Burrow: Government has ‘blood on its hands’ over £50m MND research delay
The former Leeds scrum-half was diagnosed with the terminal illness in December 2019.
UK Sport|Jul 19, 2022
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National Lottery firm sees signs of player ‘belt-tightening’ in cost crisis
Camelot said £1.9 billion was generated for good causes in the year to March, marking a record raised from ticket sales.
UK News|Jun 28, 2022
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Outgoing lottery firm Camelot sees signs of cost-of-living crisis hitting sales
The group said recent sales showed signs that players were reining in their spend on lottery games.
UK News|Jun 28, 2022
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Unpaid carers increasingly worried about health and finances amid rise in hours
Just under half of unpaid carers (46%) are worried about the negative impact of caring on their physical and mental health, a survey suggests.
UK News|Jun 9, 2022
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Leeds to wear kit designed by Rob Burrow’s children
The Super League club say £5 from the sale of every shirt will be donated to the MND Association.
UK Sport|May 27, 2022
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Campaigners angry at Government over access to promised funding for MND research
Boris Johnson committed to providing £50 million to help find new therapies – and eventually a cure – for MND.
UK News|May 19, 2022
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Veteran aims to run 870 miles from Scotland to Cornwall in 17 days for charity
Eddie Towler was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore, as both men served in the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington Regiment.
UK News|May 13, 2022
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Kevin Sinfield says ‘inspirational’ Rob Burrow has changed attitudes towards MND
There will be a Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon held on May 14, 2023.
UK Sport|Apr 11, 2022
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