A MOVING documentary, ‘Rob Burrow: My Year With MND’, will be shown on BBC2 tonight, Tuesday, from 7pm.
The half-hour documentary follows the treasured 5ft 5in former Leeds Rhinos and England scrum-half as he displays the same spirit in his fight against the incurable disease as he showed in adversity on the rugby field.
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“I have too many reasons to live,” says the 38-year-old. “I’m not giving in until my last breath.”
The film follows his trips to see the specialist and includes moving interviews with his parents, wife Lindsey – his childhood sweetheart – and former teammates Kevin Sinfield and Barrie McDermott.
Rob, who has three young children, says his mind “is so strong and positive” but there is clear evidence that the disease is taking its toll on his body as he struggles for mobility and speech.
He was prompted to raise awareness for research into the condition, including regular appearances on BBC Breakfast, after a meeting with former Scotland rugby union international and fellow MND sufferer Doddie Weir.
When character was handed out Rob Burrow was given it in a massive load 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/1jCRdRYXre
— Peter Mills (@peteandgill56) October 13, 2020
"What Rob is doing is quite unbelievable"
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) October 13, 2020
Scotland rugby union legend @DoddieWeir5 tells #BBCBreakfast he's impressed with @Rob7Burrow for showing the world the impact of #MND on the entire family.
Watch Rob Burrow: #MyYearWithMND on @BBCTwo at 7pm.https://t.co/Gfm9Wdcjbd pic.twitter.com/7VPSq5Y2e0
Be sure to tune into @BBCTwo this evening at 7pm to watch 'Rob Burrow: #MyYearWithMND'.
— MND Association (@mndassoc) October 13, 2020
The documentary follows @Rob7Burrow, former @leedsrhinos star, as he battles with motor neurone disease.
More here 📺 https://t.co/BMGkmnAwvA! #CharityTuesday #BBCBreakfast pic.twitter.com/hYFbr8FSDU
Rob was diagnosed with the degenerative disease barely two years after ending his stellar playing career by helping Leeds to a record-extending eighth Super League Grand Final in 2017.
He was the thorn in the side of many a team, including Warrington Wolves, during his distinguished career but now the entire rugby league family and the world beyond is on his side.
What a giant of a human being Rob Burrow is.
— Greg Farrimond (@GregFarrimond) October 12, 2020
Battling the most evil of illnesses with a smile and the same fearlessness he ruled rugby league with. Legend. https://t.co/Dj6qIfC1Mu
BBC2 tonight at 7pm...Rob Burrow-What a Man-What an Example for all of us...What a Family..Must Watch Documentary...😪😪😪
— Mark Lawrenson (@MTLawrenson) October 12, 2020
Every time I see the Rob Burrow updates, it absolutely breaks my heart. What an absolute trooper! https://t.co/4rGaOsDRLQ
— Joel Bradley (@Joel_Bradley_23) October 12, 2020
What this man has done in 10 months is monumental for MND and raising awareness of it #RobBurrow for 2020 Sports Personality of the year 💛💙💪🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/DVvRorYqq3
— Sam Cole (@samwise_09) October 12, 2020
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