Rob Burrow's former Castleford school opens gym in his name
Following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019, Burrow became an inspirational figure for his work raising awareness of the incurable condition, as well as for his fundraising efforts alongside another close friend and former teammate, Kevin Sinfield.He died in June 2024 aged 41, though Sinfield has continued to raise millions for MND charities.The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, paid for by the pair's charity work, is set to open at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds later this summer."Rob's legacy is one of courage, excellence, and community," said Mr Percival."We are honoured to celebrate his life and achievements through this new facility and tournament, which we hope will inspire generations to come."
'A fitting tribute'
The inaugural Rob Burrow Trust Rugby League Varsity Tournament involved 250 pupils from school across the Castleford Academy Trust, which runs Airdale Academy, Castleford Academy and Crofton Academy.George Panayiotou, the trust's CEO, said Burrow's legacy "continues to shape the values we hold dear across our Trust—care, aspiration, and success". "The Rob Burrow Fitness Suite and the inaugural Trust Rugby League Varsity Tournament are fitting tributes to a man who has given so much to the world of sport and beyond," he added.
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