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Frail Charlie Bird Joins Rugby Stars To Raise Money For MND

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Since being recognized with MND (Motor Neurone Disease) in 2021 Charlie Bird has labored tirelessly to lift not solely money however consciousness about his situation and on Tuesday he had somebody particular be part of his aspect.

English rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield has been on a quest since 2020 to lift as a lot money as he can after his former Leeds Rhinos teammate, Rob Burrow MBE, found that he additionally has MND.

Kevin’s latest problem is to run seven ultra-marathons in seven cities over seven days, throughout Britain and Ireland and one among his stops was Dublin.

Kevin Sinfield raising money for MND
Kevin Sinfield and Charlie Bird full day 5 of seven in 7 in 7 Challenge in Dublin, Ireland. Picture date: December 5, 2023.

Kevin’s journey started in Croke Park and he made his manner as much as Phibsborough, Ashtown, Phoenix Park, Inchicore, Crumlin, Rathgar, UCD, ending on the Aviva Stadium with Charlie becoming a member of him alongside the best way.

Their journey started at midday and the blokes accomplished the run by 4 pm, by way of wind and rain, supporting one another alongside the best way.

The distance got here to 44km and different rugby stars corresponding to Tommy Bowe, Gordon Darcy, Keith Earls and Ian Madigan had been all there to help him.

Gordon D’Arcy pushes RTE presenter Charlie Bird throughout the additional mile leg on day 5 of seven in 7 in 7 Challenge in Dublin, Picture: December 5, 2023.

Speaking on the occasion Charlie known as Kevin ‘an inspiration’ and instructed him how he ‘Cried day-after-day watching you working marathons elevating consciousness and funds for MND all within the title of your greatest pal Rob Burrow.’

He went on to say ‘The money you may have made is implausible. He is a really fortunate man to have a pal such as you. I noticed the image of you carrying Rob over the end line of one among your marathons, what an iconic picture.’

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield at the start of the 2023 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon starting and finishing at Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Kevin Sinfield kisses Rob Burrow as he carries him throughout the end line of the 2023 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon which began and completed at Headingley Stadium, Leeds.

In response, Kevin stated he was honoured for him to incorporate Dublin within the course and to signify Charlie.

The staff Kicked off in Leeds making their method to Cardiff, Birmingham, and Edinburgh and touchdown in Dublin on the fifth.

With solely two extra to go, the following cease is in Brighton whereas ending in Twickenham Stadium in London BE.

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