Sinfield Supports Moody After ALS Diagnosis: Fighting the Disease

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 raised over £10 million (13.4 million dollars) to fund research and raise awareness of MND since his friend and teammate at Leeds Rhinos, Rob Burrow, was diagnosed with the disease in 2019. Burrow passed away due to complications from the disease at the age of 41 last June.

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 and all his family and friends the best.”

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

Kevin Sinfield

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Sinfield received a CBE last year for his services to the ENM community. Sinfield’s next fundraising challenge, 7 in 7: Together, is scheduled for early December, when he plans to 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.