Toby O'Keefe

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in Memory of Bob O'Keefe

Fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association
£8,587
raised of £5,000 target
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Event: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023, on 14 May 2023
Participants: Alfie Jones, Luke Bennett, Morgan Schooling, Adam Cuin, George Stuttard
The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will take place on Sunday 14 May 2023 and has been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain, Kevin Sinfield OBE, and his fundraising challenges in recent years in support of his friend and team mate Rob Burrow.

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This year marks the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, inspired by the efforts of Kevin Sinfield and his extraordinary efforts for Leeds Rhino teammate Rob.

MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. MND kills a third of people within a year and more than half within two years of diagnosis. It affects people from all backgrounds, and a person’s lifetime risk of developing MND is around 1 in 300. Today six people will be diagnosed and six will die from MND. There is no cure.

Bob O’Keefe was diagnosed with MND in 2018 and passed away in early 2022. He was a beloved relative, friend, and colleague to so many. To me, he was an inspirational father, and we all miss him every single day.

In May, Toby, Alfie, Adam, Morgan, Luke, George,  Ben,  Jack, Sam and Will Finch, will be running for Bob and in support of the MND Association. MNDA is a national charity that cares for people with MND, as well as fund and promote research in the pursuit of a cure for this disease.

The marathon poses for a challenging day out, but nothing compared to the challenges that those living with MND face every day.

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About the campaign

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will take place on Sunday 14 May 2023 and has been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain, Kevin Sinfield OBE, and his fundraising challenges in recent years in support of his friend and team mate Rob Burrow.

About the charity

The MND Association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you or a loved one need practical or emotional support, call our Connect Helpline on 0808 802 6262, Mon to Fri between 9am and 4pm.

Donation summary

Total raised
£8,586.38
+ £1,589.65 Gift Aid
Online donations
£8,536.38
Offline donations
£50.00

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