Salford Red Devils have announced Saturday’s match against Leeds Rhinos will see the club raise funds for MND research.
This comes after the diagnosis of former Rhino Rob Burrow with the disease, and after a request from supporter Paul Donegan who has two friends with the disease.
He and a group of volunteers will be doing bucket collections at the AJ Bell Stadium during their game against the Rhinos.
Donegan said: “Having watched the BBC interviews with Rob Burrow, Doddie Weir & Steve Darby last week and how they are courageously dealing with this dreadful MND disease, I spoke with Salford Red Devils to see if the club could support some fundraising activity and general awareness of MND at their game against Leeds Rhinos this Saturday.
“I have two close friends John Edmondson and Steve Corfield who live locally and have also been diagnosed with MND.
“I just felt we all needed to try and do something to help all these guys and anyone else who is unfortunate enough to have MND.
“The club readily agreed by allowing a team of volunteers I have drafted together to hold a bucket collection on the day at the AJ Bell Stadium and publicise the JustGiving page which has been set up for the MND Charity.”
Club director Paul King added: “This cause is one close to the hearts of everyone involved in rugby league.
“We have all been inspired by the unity shown in the sport since the news concerning Rob Burrow.
“We were more than happy to support the initiative when Paul came forward and we’re grateful for his enthusiasm, as well as the practical support of Esther Fifield, Community Fundraiser at MND association and Club.”
You can donate to the cause here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/devils4mnd