Lindsey Burrow has vowed to keep Rob Burrow’s legacy alive as she shared a heartfelt tribute to her husband after he passed away following his near-five-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
Rob Burrow confirmed his diagnosis in December 2019, two years after hanging up the boots, and in the four-and-a-half years after that diagnosis, he fought MND head-on and hand-in-hand with his wife Lindsey.
The couple were brave enough to welcome documentary cameras into their home, not for fame, but to help raise awareness about the plight of those and the families of those who suffer from MND. Thanks to them, MND is now firmly on the map with millions of pounds being raised to combat it.
Leeds Rhinos have now shared a statement penned by Lindsey Burrow in tribute to her late husband Rob.
“He was simply the best” – Lindsey Burrow pays tribute to husband Rob
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“We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our devoted husband and father.
“I was incredibly proud and fortunate to call Rob my husband. I am unbelievably proud of the campaigning he’s done to raise awareness and the millions of pounds that have been raised in his name for MND charities.
“I would like to thank the Rugby League community and everyone for their outpouring of love and support since Rob’s diagnosis. I truly appreciate every message of support, and fundraising that has been done.
“My priority is to make Rob proud, and to bring our three children up as Rob would want and ensure their happiness and well-being.
“We will continue to keep Rob’s legacy alive. We will continue to ‘bang the drum’ and do our best to try and help others.
“I would like to thank Dr Agam Jung and the MND team at Seacroft Hospital for all the care they have shown Rob since his diagnosis and all the staff at Pinderfields for their compassion for Rob in his final days.
“Although we knew this day would arrive, I am somehow still feeling at a loss for words that our loving, kind and caring husband and father has departed. However, we take comfort from how much people’s love and continued support meant to Rob through his most vulnerable times.
“He was simply the best.
“Our Hero”
Today, Rob’s parents and sisters attended the site at Seacroft Hospital where work began for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, Rob insistent that work go ahead as planned for those with MND who cannot afford to waste a day. Yet another selfless moment from a wonderful man.
The thoughts of all at Serious About Rugby League are with Lindsey Burrow and her children Macy, Maya and Jackson, Rob’s parents Geoff and Irene, his sisters, and all those who loved and cared for him
For more information on how to donate to the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, click here.
