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Father of rugby league star Rob Burrow dies after taking up MND campaign

Geoff Burrow continued his son Rob's MND campaigning and fundraising efforts after Rob's diagnosis and death, becoming a key advocate for motor neurone disease sufferers.

  • Geoff Burrow, the father of former rugby league player Rob Burrow and an MND campaigner, has passed away after a period of ill health.
  • Burrow was instrumental in establishing the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds, attending stakeholder meetings over two years to champion its development.
  • The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust expressed condolences and commitment to continuing Burrow's passion for MND research and finding a cure through the new center.
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Rob Burrow's father dies following years of campaigning for MND community

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Father of rugby league star Rob Burrow dies after taking up MND campaign

Leeds Rhinos said Geoff Burrow was "always a champion for those who did not have a voice" and had been a "tireless campaigner" for people with motor neurone disease.

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MND campaigner Geoff Burrow, Rob Burrow's dad, dies after illness

Leeds Rhinos pay tribute to Burrow, saying he was a "tireless campaigner" for the MND community.

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Total Rugby League - TotalRL.com | League Express | Rugby League World broke the news in on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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