According to the report, Sunday's inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon was as much "a celebration of friendship as it was vital. This is a charity fundraiser meaningful.
In the entirety of the 26.2 miles. The reporter captured the beautiful moment Kevin Sinfield lifted best friend Rob Burrow from his wheelchair and carried him over the finishing line of the Leeds Marathon.
Taking a few steps to the finish line, Kevin embraces and carries his former teammate out of his wheelchair, holding him tightly into his arms.
The poignant moment captured the essence of their bond. Many in the crowd were passionate cheers as Sinfield held Burrow and kissed him when his final steps over the line.
As know, the bond between these two individuals was forged during two men played together on the same team, but took on a deeper significance in 2019, Rob received a devastating degenerative condition.
At the time of the diagnosis, he said that: "’’It was a bit of a shock. I’d not had any sort of prep for being told that you have something where there’s no cure.’’
Seen, his life has changed dramatically. Rob currently lives at home with his wife Lindsey with three children. He had to use a computer voice system to communicate with everyone.
However, the friend story between Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow proves that real friends will help us overcome the worst times of life.
Seen a friend and also former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Burrow who was motor neuron disease. Sinfield has raised over £ 8 million to support charities associated with the condition.
True friendship is a valuable rarity that makes life’s challenges overcome easier.
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