Luke’s Run4Rob a 26.2 mile marathon from Castleford to Headingley stadium.

Just over a year ago it was devastating to hear of Rob Burrows diagnosis of motor neurone disease, been rhinos though and through he was one of my idols.

Im also a Glasgow rangers supporter meaning it came as even more of a shock as the rangers player Fernando Ricksen had just lost his battle with MND just a few months before Rob’s diagnosis.
As I am a plumber I have also been working in a lovely gentleman’s house who happened to be a rhinos fan with MND too - this made me realise this illness doesn’t pick and choose.

Since the beginning of the first lockdown in March I found enjoyment in running and the constant daily running has build me lots of strength up - Mentally and Physically. For people that know me they will know this is a big achievement. After living with a bone condition which causes multiple tumors to grow on my joints and having major surgery to my knee only a few years ago, on a personal level this is something I thought I’d never be able to achieve.

I have been hugely inspired by Kevin Sinfield’s recent work with his 7 marathon in 7 days and all the awernuss rob and his family and friend are doing to raise the profile of MND. I was planning on joining an organised charity run to raise money for MND last year but because of Covid none have taken place, so I have decided to take one on myself this year.

On the 3rd of April 2021 I will take on a huge challenge of a marathon (26.6 miles) from Castleford to Headingley. I will run from Castleford Tigers (Wealden Rd) as I live in Castleford and rob is a local Lad. His last game before his retirement was also against Castleford. Then onto Featherstone Lions which was robs grass root team as a youngster. I’ll then continue on towards Wakefield - passing the Wakefield Trinity ground, towards Outwood and down to Leeds city centre, passing the Leeds beckets university where the mural of rob is. Then finally reaching Headingley stadium.

I would be truly grateful if you could sponsor me in any way.

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