A new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease will open later this year, made possible by the fundraising led by Leeds Hospitals Charity and supported by Kevin Sinfield, his 7in7 Ultra team and the wider Leeds Rhinos and Leeds communities.
The new centre will redefine care centres, purpose-built and adaptable to the changing needs of Motor Neurone Disease. It will provide ample space for patients, and their families and carers, to live the best quality of life possible, supported by a dedicated team. It is currently under construction and is due to open in autumn 2025.
The centre was inspired by the former rugby league player Rob Burrow, who was cared for by the Leeds team and died in 2024. You can read the Trust’s response and tribute to Rob here.
“I know it can be a dark and lonely place at times living with MND, and my hope for this centre is for you to be lifted by the light and calm of this space, by the community of support and solidarity that you will find here.” Rob Burrow CBE
The centre will provide a calm and peaceful environment for patients and has been designed in partnership with the hospital’s clinical staff, patients, their families and the wider MND community.
The first of its kind, the centre will include a host of clinical rooms, communal areas and outdoor spaces for patients, in addition to technology and research support.
The Leeds Hospitals Charity fundraising target was reached in December 2024 and the Charity continues to raise money to support other areas of care, most recently announcing funding for two early diagnosis research projects.
You can donate to the The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal with Leeds Hospitals Charity.
Donate Now“We want to provide a safe haven for our patients and their families – a peaceful environment that reiterates to them that they have the best possible care, helping them ‘live in the now’, a serene place that instils hope and courage.”
Dr Agam Jung, Consultant Neurologist at Seacroft Hospital
“My vision is that people diagnosed with MND hear the news in a calming and tranquil sanctuary. I envisage a beautiful, welcoming building that is user and family friendly. A place where patients feel comfortable to bring family members into a safe and homely environment for them, with signs of hope and optimism.”
Rob Burrow MBE