Lindsey Burrow, told reporters that "Rob and I are over the moon by this generous donation".
The money was donated to the Rob Burrow 7 Discretionary Trust, which has been made to help support the Burrow family through Rob's diagnosis and improve the family's quality of life.
The donation was given to the Burrow family at a Doncaster racing event, where Rob and wife Lindsey were watching a horse named Beep Beep Burrow after the ex-rhinos player compete.
Beep Beep Burrow supports the Motor Neurone Disease Association & The Rob Burrow 7 Discretionary Trust through racing. / Image: The Good Racing Co.
According to reports, the donation was a surprise to the Burrows, and was an announced as family and friends held up placards to reveal the five figure donation.
The donation marks the third and largest donation from The Good Racing Company, who look after Beep Beep Burrow.
The charity horse takes its name from the Roadrunner and is paid for by the Good Racing Company, according to the BBC, who also announced profits from the racehorse will also go towards MND charities.
Speaking to the press, Lindsey Burrow said "At the moment, there's no treatment for MND, so Rob does pay privately for some drugs that are not licenced ... [The donation will] go towards costing those, plus any adaptations which we need in terms of adaptations to the house and care costs."
Lindsey Burrow will be 'Running for Rob' in a new fundraising challenge by running the Leeds Marathon in May. / Image: Justgiving
In December 2019, former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and told he may only have a year to live, two at the most. Defying the odds, Rob has now reached his 40th Birthday.
MND is a degenerative disease that has left Leeds Rhinos legend of 16 years, Rob Burrow, paralysed and forced to communicate with his family through an eye-driven device. The condition affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord and has life-changing consequences for anyone diagnosed with the condition.
There are currently over 5,000 people in the UK living with the “brutal disease” according to the MDA Association.
Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019. / Image: BBC
The number seven has been one of a signature trademark for the former rugby player. Rob used to play with a 7 on his back, and ever since we've seen it used it a range of charity events to raise money for MND charities and supporting the Burrow family.
7,777 runners are set to compete in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in May, whilst friend and local fundraising legend Kevin Sinfield’s has taken on a range of inspiring and simply incredible feats, having completed the ‘Ultra 7 in 7’ marathon challenge in 2022 on top of numerous other unbelievable achievements in previous years, helping raise over £7 million for MND charities.
Continuing to fundraise for MND awareness and support, Lindsey Burrow is preparing to run in the Leeds Marathon. The huge sporting challenge will be her first marathon, and donations will go towards building the new Rob Burrow MND Centre in Leeds which Lindsey "hope[s] will be built in Leeds, to help other MND patients like Rob and families like ours."
You can donate to Lindsey's Running for Rob page here via JustGiving.
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‘This Yorkshire city has it all’ – Leeds crowned as one of the UK’s most underrated city breaks
Leeds has been named as one of the most underrated city breaks in the UK by Time Out.
It's time to cancel your city break to London, Edinburgh or wherever you think the grass is greener...because Leeds is now the place to beat.
A new article by Time Out has crowned Leeds as one of the most underrated locations for a UK city break, and we couldn't agree more.
The article praises Leeds for it's fabulous independent music venues, sprawling green spaces and standout restaurants.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
In fact, they perfectly paint out how your city break in Leeds could look. From seeing a gig at the Brudenell Social Club and enjoying dinner at the critically acclaimed Highland Laddie, to drinking at The Domino Club and exploring the 700-acre fields of Roundhay Park.
But don't just take our word for it, here's what the piece had to say about our wonderful city: "Anyone who has ever lived in Leeds already knows its brilliance. From unrivalled independent music venues to sprawling green spaces to quietly outstanding restaurants, this Yorkshire city has it all.
"But outside of God’s Own County, it’s not necessarily the first place people think of when planning a UK day trip or staycation...For starters, it’s the home of Brudenell Social Club, which Time Out recently crowned the greatest live music venue in the entire UK.
"Leeds’ food scene is something to behold, too. Bavette, with its perfectly prepared French fare, is Time Out’s favourite restaurant there (it recently earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its excellent value), closely followed by the uber-cool Empire Cafe, the wondrous Ox Club and the intimate Sushi Nakamura."
We agree with absolutely everything being said, and it's got us craving a city break in our very own city. You can read the full article here.
Lewis Capaldi’s emotional Roundhay Festival return proves Leeds never stopped loving him
Declan Kelly
After Friday night’s Pitbull takeover, which saw thousands of people rocking bald caps and belting out every word, I genuinely didn’t think day two of Roundhay Festival could top it.
Turns out, I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Where Friday was one giant party, Saturday was an emotional rollercoaster. The line-up was stacked with artists whose songs have probably soundtracked at least one heartbreak, and judging by the crowd, everyone was more than ready to feel every lyric.
Before the night’s headline act, festivalgoers were treated to performances from Jessie Murph, Jacob Alon and Conan Gray.
One of the best things about festivals is stumbling across artists you might not usually listen to, and Jessie Murph was exactly that. There had been plenty of chatter online questioning the support acts before the weekend, but every single one proved why they deserved their place on the bill. They might not have the mainstream status of Friday’s pop heavyweights, but their talent spoke for itself.
Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for.
Lewis Capaldi walked on stage to one of the loudest receptions Roundhay Park has probably ever heard, opening with Hollywood and instantly reminding everyone exactly what they’d missed.
There’s something about a Lewis Capaldi gig that no one else quite manages to recreate.
One minute he’s breaking your heart with songs like The Day That I Die and Someone You Loved, the next he’s got thousands crying with laughter from a story that probably shouldn’t be funny but somehow is.
It’s that balance of vulnerability and humour that makes him one of Britain’s most relatable performers.
Having stepped away from touring to focus on his mental health, Lewis didn’t shy away from talking about his journey. Instead, he embraced it, making the night feel less like a comeback concert and more like catching up with an old mate.
One of the biggest cheers of the night came after he joked about worrying whether anyone would actually turn up following comments he’d made on The Graham Norton Show about ticket sales.
Thousands of phone torches lit up the sky as every word of Someone You Loved echoed around the festival site. It was one of those moments that reminds you exactly why live music matters. Lewis had previously been due to return to Leeds before cancelling shows as he prioritised his health, making this performance feel even more significant.
His last appearance at Roundhay Park was back in 2019 supporting Ed Sheeran. This time, he came back as the main event.
Roundhay Festival gave Lewis Capaldi the welcome he deserved, and Leeds gave every bit of that love straight back.
Sophie Smith -
24th February 2023 
