Kevin Sinfield completes 230-mile MND charity run, raises £1m

Kevin Sinfield accomplished the ultimate leg of his 230-mile fundraising run on Saturday in a bid to assist individuals impacted by motor neurone illness (MND) in reminiscence of his late buddy Rob Burrow.

Sinfield’s problem — named “Working Residence for Christmas” as he tried to run seven ultramarathons in seven days — began with a Santa Sprint in Liverpool on Sunday. His last leg started at Previous Trafford and ended at Saddleworth, with over £1 million raised.

“Since Rob bought recognized it is taught me that it is vital to take some threat — be uncomfortable and be susceptible and, yeah, that is what we have had to do that week,” Sinfield advised the BBC as he crossed the end line.

“I understood that in some unspecified time in the future it might go mistaken and I might find yourself having to cease, however as I stated … you’d have needed to chop my leg off for that.”

The seven ultramarathons is a nod to Burrow, who wore the quantity throughout his illustrious rugby league profession.

Working Residence for Christmas follows 4 earlier fundraising efforts by Sinfield, who has raised virtually £10m for MND charities within the course of.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to Sinfield, saying his achievement was “virtually unbelievable by way of the endurance, the dedication, the dedication.”

Sinfield’s run was in reminiscence of Burrow and fellow former rugby icon Doddie Weir, who misplaced their battles with the illness in 2024 and 2022, respectively. It was additionally in honour of footballer Stephen Darby, rugby participant Ed Slater and the “5,000 different individuals across the UK who’re residing with MND.”

“The households we have met, the tales we have heard — the combat, the inspiration, the willingness to face collectively to combat MND — has been fantastic wherever we have been,” Sinfield stated.