Kevin Sinfield accomplished the ultimate leg of his 230-mile fundraising run on Saturday in a bid to assist folks impacted by motor neurone illness (MND) in reminiscence of his late good friend Rob Burrow.
Sinfield’s problem — named “Operating House for Christmas” as he tried to run seven ultramarathons in seven days — began with a Santa Sprint in Liverpool on Sunday. His closing leg started at Previous Trafford and ended at Saddleworth, with over £1 million raised.
“Since Rob received identified it is taught me that it is essential 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 mentioned … 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.
Operating House for Christmas follows 4 earlier fundraising efforts by Sinfield, who has raised nearly £10m for MND charities within the course of.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to Sinfield, saying his achievement was “nearly 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 folks across the UK who’re dwelling with MND.”
“The households we have met, the tales we have heard — the battle, the inspiration, the willingness to face collectively to battle MND — has been great wherever we have been,” Sinfield mentioned.
