Sinfield previously ran seven marathons in seven days to raise funds and awareness in honour of his friend Rob Burrow
Former Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield OBE has announced the official route for his epic Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge, which includes a stop in Leeds, as eager fans await his return to the city to cheer him on. The Rugby League legend is currently on foot from Edinburgh before finishing on the pitch at Old Trafford at half time in theDubbed to be one of the greatest players in rugby league history, Sinfield is now completing the fourth day of what will be about.
This time around, his challenge is inspired not only by Burrow, but former rugby union player Doddie Weir and former footballer Stephen Darby and other people living with MND too as he aims to raise £777,777 from the challenge. The target, which has reached more than £450,000 so far, was inspired by Burrow and his playing number seven.
Kevin Sinfield said: “This is taking the word challenge to the next level – but it still doesn’t even touch on the challenge which people with MND face every day. And that’s why I’m doing it. Inspired by Rob Burrow, Doddie Weir, Stephen Darby and other people living with MND, the money raised will support the fight against MND.”
The challenge will support five MND-related charities and invest in research for effective treatments and a cure for the disease. The main beneficiaries will be the
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