18 October 2022 News
The reality of day-to-day life with MND for rugby legend Rob Burrow MBE has been put under the spotlight on prime time television.
A new documentary, Rob Burrow: Living With MND, takes an up close and personal look at how MND has impacted Rob and his family. The programme follows Rob on a trip to the swimming pool with wife Lindsey, cheering on his children at school sports day and an appointment with his neurologist.
Speaking through his communication aid, Rob shares his thoughts on his love for his family, his determination to remain positive and his desire to raise awareness of the disease to help the MND community.
Also featured on the documentary, the second focusing on Rob’s fight with MND, are interviews with his family, and fellow MND Association patron Kevin Sinfield.
Rob was diagnosed with MND in December 2019. Since then he has used his profile to shine a light on the devastating disease, teaming up with other sportsmen including Doddie Weir and Stephen Darby to raise awareness and call for more research into the disease.
Rob Burrow: Living With MND was aired on BBC2 on Tuesday 18 October and is available on iPlayer.
Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive and ultimately fatal disease.
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) October 18, 2022
In an intimate documentary, Rob Burrow talks to the NHS staff treating him for the condition.
Watch the full documentary tonight on BBC Two and iPlayer tonight at 7pm ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/UkuHirUtYR
A film about love, support and determination ❤️
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 18, 2022
📱💻 @BBCBreakfast documentary 'Rob Burrow: Living with MND' airs tonight on @BBCTwo and @BBCiPlayer at 19:00 BST. pic.twitter.com/LvByIpWfNq