Lindsey Burrow, spouse of the late Rob Burrow, is ready to run the London Marathon this 12 months in his reminiscence, calling it a ‘journey of affection, loss, and resilience’.
Leeds Rhinos nice Burrow died in June 2024 aged 41, 5 years after being recognized with motor neurone illness.
Burrow and his former team-mate Kevin Sinfield raised greater than £15m for MND charities by means of fundraising and campaigning.
“Operating the London Marathon after shedding my husband, Rob, to motor neurone illness isn’t just a bodily problem. It is a deeply private journey of affection, loss, and resilience,” she mentioned.
“As I lace up my footwear, I carry with me the spirit of my beloved husband, Rob. His power within the face of MND evokes me to push past my limits and discover goal within the midst of loss.
“This marathon represents not solely a tribute to his unbelievable struggle but in addition a celebration of the love we shared and the reminiscences we created.
“Every mile I run is a testomony to his enduring legacy, a reminder that even within the darkest occasions, we are able to discover goal and hope.
“I’m working for him; for all these affected by this illness; and for the idea that collectively, we are able to make a distinction.”
Lindsey will run within the London Marathon along with her brother Mark on April 27 to proceed elevating cash for the Leeds Hospitals Charity and the Leeds Rhinos Basis.
Lindsey, 41, ran within the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in 2023 and the Yorkshire Marathon final 12 months.
