Rob Burrow: My Year with MND will air on Tuesday 13th October on BBC Two at 7pm.
The documentary was due to be broadcast on Monday night, but has been delayed 24 hours because of the Government announcement made on Monday and to enable as many viewers as possible to watch this important documentary.
This moving documentary follows Rob Burrow as he shows the same spirit in his fight against motor neurone disease as the one which made him a hugely-admired rugby league star.
His family and friends – including former team-mates Kevin Sinfield and Barrie McDermott – also give their insight into this remarkable man and how they are supporting his fight. Burrow was prompted to raise awareness for research into the condition, including regular appearances on BBC Breakfast, after a meeting with former Scotland rugby union legend and fellow motor neurone disease sufferer Doddie Weir.
You can also watch the documentary on BBC One on Saturday 17th October at 1:15pm in the build up to the Coral Challenge Cup Final, or on the BBC iPlayer from Tuesday night.
RUN FOR ROB
You can join Leeds Rhinos Foundation in helping to raise money for the Rob Burrow Fund by taking part in our ‘Run With The Rhinos Reimagined’ event.
All supporters are invited to run or walk a 10k in their local area on Sunday 22 November and make a donation via our fundraising page, with all proceeds going towards supporting the work of Leeds Rhinos Foundation and the fund set up to support Rob and his young family in his fight against motor neurone disease.
For more information on how to get involved with Run With The Rhinos Reimagined, email ben.berry@leedsrhinosfoundation.org.