MND

Tributes have been flooding in following the death of the former Leeds Rhino rugby player who died on Sunday aged 41 after battling with motor neurone disease.

Readers pay tribute to the late Rob Burrow

Jon Richardson, Zoe Ball, Sir Bill Beaumont and Charlotte Dawson were amongst those paying tribute to Rob Burrow. Credit: Getty

Lancashire celebrities pay tribute to Rob Burrow

The’ 7 in 7 in 7’ challenge will see Kevin Sinfield and his team run an ultra-marathon every day for a week, in seven cities around Great Britain and Ireland. Each run will be a marathon, plus an extra mile to signify how far people can go to help friends in tough times.

Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield reveals epic 7 challenge for Rob Burrow

Cllr Mel Close secured the support of her fellow Preston city councillors as she appealed for more support for those with motor neurone disease

Preston makes pledge to the city's motor neurone disease sufferers

Chorley PT Andrew Naumenko has set up a 'Kicking for Burrow' GoFundMe page to raise funds for the Rob Burrow charity and the Motor Neurone Association

Chorley PT is 'Kicking it for Burrow'

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

Sue Baker, who joined the original format of the TV series in 1980, died on Monday morning (November 14) after suffering from motor neurone diseases (MND). Picture by Sue Baker’s Family (Twitter)

Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies

James walking with the telegraph pole along the Heapey canal to raise funds for the motor neurone charity

"I didn’t want it to be a sad affair as we are doing a good thing to help"

George Melling passed away at the start of the week

Lancaster City boss pays tribute to George Melling

George Melling died at the age of 37 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

Lancashire footballer George Melling dies aged 37

DS Mark Cruise has died nearly three years after being diagnosed with MND

Blackpool detective dies after valiant three-year fight with motor neurone disea...

Marcus Rashford (left) and Rob Burrow (right) are among the five nominees for the best authored documentary.

Marcus Rashford and Rob Burrow nominated in brand new National Television Awards...

Len Johnrose

Call to sign MND petition as deadline approaches

Strenuous exercise increases risk of motor neurone disease, say scientists

George Melling with the riders lining up to help raise funds for his MND charity (photo: Neil Cross)

The Big Interview: Getting on their bikes for George Melling’s charity

Ingol pupil Reece Hamilton Heath walked two miles every day throughout March and raised just short of £1,000. He won an award for his efforts.

Preston school raises thousands to help former footballer diagnosed with MND
A Preston school has fundraised an impressive amount to support a former footballer who was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
Jessica Hubbard

Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins and Richard Arnold were among the familiar TV personalities doing the challenge

Celebrities take part in 'ice cold' challenge for neurone disease research

The team on a practice walk

Friends to 'carry' ex-footballer up the Three Peaks to raise money for his MND b...

Former Longridge Town defender George Melling

Longridge Town boss says former defender's illness puts football in context

George Melling with his fiancee Nicci

Longridge Town will support their former defender following MND diagnosis

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

Peter Wells was a well-known figure in the trucking industry.

Last convoy for Preston trucks wizard Peter

Len Johnrose (credit PA Wire)

Len Johnrose on his career, MND, and Finding a Way: "Sharing my experiences mean...

This is what you need to know about how coronavirus affects those with MND (Photo: Shutterstock)

Are people with motor neurone disease at a higher risk of coronavirus? Here’s wh...

James Hallam has completed a sponsored swim at Penwortham Leisure Centre in aid of a family friend with motor neurone disease.

11-year-old Penwortham swimmer's fund-raising mission to help family friend with...

From left to right are footballing heroes Brett Ormerod, Tony Parks, Colin Hendry and Stephen Elliott at the Evening with Len Johnrose charity night in Bamber Bridge.

Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End footballing heroes descend on Bamber Brid...

Tony Cartwright's mum and sister fund-raising.

Hollyoaks soapstars taking on Burnley Clarets, Blackburn Rovers and Preston Nort...
A Chorley man is bringing TV stars to town for a Bamber Bridge football match in aid of two Lancashire hospices and the Len Johnrose Trust.
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Lenny Johnrose

Fund raising evening for former footballer Lenny Johnrose who has motor neurone ...

Chris Duddy with Keli Lee

A Preston dad's love for his girlfriend who died of MND shines through as he vow...

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This is how high cholesterol can impact you - and how to reduce it

Len Johnrose, who was at the event

An afternoon of music at New Meadow Street Labour Club, in Preston raises thousa...

Dawn and Alan Towart outside the Royal Preston Hospital, where Alan is receiving care for motor neurone disease

Motor neurone disease research comes to Lancashire

Lenny Johnrose

Preston North End legend Graham Alexander to support Lenny Johnrose MND fundrais...

Vicky Round, who has MND, with family friend Sam Anderson, who has run every day for one year for MND Association

Leyland woman talks about living with MND

Preston-born former footballer Lenny Johnrose

Friends arrange golf day for Preston-born footballer struck down by terminal dis...

Julie Sala, MND nurse specialist from the MND Care and Research Centre at Royal Preston Hospital, along with her colleagues and ELHT Colne district nurses, completed a 30-mile walk from the city hospital to Colne Health Centre.

Preston hospital staff take on 30-mile walk for MND charities

Staff from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust and East Lancashire Teaching Hospital

Two Lancashire hospital trusts join forces to raise money for MND in Preston

Daz Ellis

Dance for Daz