Kevin Sinfield Supports Lewis Moody After ALS Diagnosis: Solidarity in Rugby

Kevin Sinfield has expressed his commitment to “support in any way possible” after learning of the diagnosis of motor neuron disease (MND) of former England rugby captain Lewis Moody. Sinfield has led fundraising efforts that have surpassed £10 million ($13.4 million) for MND research and awareness, since his friend and teammate at Leeds Rhinos, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed with the disease in 2019. Burrow passed away at 41 years old last June, due to complications from 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 MND together.

Kevin Sinfield

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