The Extra Mile: The Inspirational Number One Bestseller

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MND Scotland provides care and support to people affected by MND in Scotland, and funds vital research into finding a cure. The team sits down with Kevin ahead of his busy schedule, for an exclusive first interview on what his future looks like and if he will continue his fund raising efforts for MND. Former Liverpool, Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers footballer Stephen Darby and close friend and British Forces Veteran Chris Rimmer have partnered together to launch The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. The run will continue throughout the night, with the final leg from Hyde Park in Leeds to Headingley beginning at 07:40 GMT on Tuesday.

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Finally in 2022, Sinfield ran 40 miles a day for a week, ending the challenge at half-time in the men's Rugby League World Cup final. The route will end at the Headingley home of rugby league club Leeds Rhinos, where he played for 18 years.I've known Kev since we were seven or eight in school. I knew Rob too from that age so I have a long-standing connection with them. They were unbelievable role models for me," she said. An inspirational and life-affirming read. What Kevin Sinfield has achieved on and off the field is truly remarkable. His inspiring leadership and relentless focus on fundraising for MND shows how we should all strive to care more for each other Gareth Southgate Sinfield only joined England in December and, after such a short time together, their defensive efforts got off to a shaky start against Scotland in February . Doddie Weir OBE was one of rugby’s most recognisable personalities. He earned 61 caps for Scotland during a successful playing career, represented the British and Irish Lions on their successful tour to South Africa in 1997, and won championships with his two club sides, Melrose and Newcastle Falcons.

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My Name’5 Doddie Foundation funds research into the causes of MND and potential treatments while also supporting families affected by MND. Sinfield and Burrow shared an unbreakable bond as players with Leeds Rhinos, winning every trophy there was to win and solidifying themselves as giants of the game. Yet in the two years since Burrow was diagnosed with the disease, that bond has strengthened further. It is not difficult to see why. “To my amazing friend Kev, you don’t realise the impact you have had on me and the whole MND community,” Burrow said as they sat alongside each other. Motor neuron disease (MND) is a rapidly progressing terminal illness, which stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles. It can rob people of their ability to walk, talk, swallow or breathe unaided. Someone’s lifetime risk of getting MND is 1 in 300 and the average life expectancy is just 18 months from diagnosis. There is currently no cure or meaningful treatment for this devastating disease. As the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals, we provide support for eight areas which include Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Leeds Cancer Centre, St James’s University Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, Wharfdale Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute. Speaking on the Rugby Union Daily podcast, Edwards explained: "It's just the emphasis on defence [in rugby league].This documentary shows never-before-seen footage of each of his challenges and an exclusive first chat with him after getting his new role in the England coaching team, as well as more intimate moments with his friends, family and hundreds of supporters as he runs through towns and cities across the UK. The programme also features some of the people living with MND who have been helped and supported by his work.