Care home resident enjoys long-awaited return to Rhinos grounds
Marion, a lifelong club supporter who lives at Anchor's Manor House Roundhay care home in Yorkshire, shared with care home team leader Christine her wish to see Leeds Rhinos play at Headingley Stadium.
With the support of the care home team, she regained enough confidence and mobility to make the trip to Headingley Stadium a reality.
After hearing Marion's story, Leeds Rhinos offered VIP treatment, including free tickets for Marion and Christine to attend the match, and, for Marion, a personal welcome message and photo printed in the match programme.
Before the match, Marion said: "I am overjoyed by what the staff here have done for me, I really am.
"It will mean a great deal to me to watch Leeds Rhinos play, and hopefully win.
"I am really looking forward to the day out with Christine.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much."
Christine, the team leader who accompanied her, said: "It was a fantastic day and a pleasure escorting Marion to the Mighty Rhinos game.
"She showed me exactly where she used to sit when attending games many years ago.
"It was so lovely to hear Marion shouting for the Rhinos to win.
"I was putting my head on her shoulders five minutes before the finish as the score was so close I couldn't watch in case Wakefield scored.
"We both loved every minute."
Marion's post-match reaction was: "I can't thank you all enough for such a fantastic day."
Marion insisted on wearing Christine's borrowed Leeds Rhinos t-shirt for her programme photo, and cheered the team on to a 22-18 victory from the stands, while tucking into chips and lemonade.
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