Sinfield Supports Moody After ALS Diagnosis: Fighting the Disease

Kevin Sinfield Offers Support After Lewis Moody’s ALS Diagnosis

The renowned Kevin Sinfield has expressed his commitment to “support in any way he can” upon learning of the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) of former England rugby captain Lewis Moody. Sinfield has led fundraising efforts that have exceeded £10 million (approximately $13.4 million) for research and awareness of ALS, since his friend and Leeds Rhinos teammate, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed with the disease in 2019. Burrow passed away at 41 years old last June, due to complications related to the disease.

Sinfield, currently the coach of the England rugby team, told the PA news agency: “Obviously, I am very saddened by the news. I would like to wish Lewis, all his family and friends, the best.”

I will support in any way I can. We have to keep fighting together against ALS.

Kevin Sinfield

Sinfield was awarded the Order of the British Empire (CBE) last year for his services to the MND community. Sinfield’s next fundraising challenge, “7 in 7: Together”, is scheduled for early December, where he will run seven ultramarathons in seven days across seven cities or regions. In May 2023, Sinfield carried his friend Burrow over the finish line at the Leeds Marathon.