2 January 2024 News
MND Association patrons Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield have been recognised by King Charles III in his New Year’s Honours.
The Leeds Rhinos legends have worked tirelessly since Rob’s diagnosis with MND in December 2019 to raise money and awareness for the MND community, including the MND Association.
Rob’s achievements saw the Queen previously award him with an MBE while Kevin, whose latest 7 in 7 in 7 fundraising challenge has raised more than a million pounds, had been honoured with an OBE. Now both will join the ranks of His Majesty’s Commanders of the British Empire. They will be entitled to use CBE after their names.
Their sitations read: Rob Burrow MBE, for services to motor neurone disease awareness. Kevin Sinfied OBE, for services to motor neurone disease awareness.
“We are thrilled that the King has recognised our patrons Rob and Kev in this way – a truly deserving pair. Through their friendship, they have been instrumental in changing the landscape for the motor neurone disease community, raising unprecedented amounts of money to support research and care, and inspiring tens of thousands of others to do the same. Together they have galvanised a nation, ensuring that more people than ever before understand what MND is, and how it affects people’s lives, and for that we are truly grateful.”