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Built on love, courage and hope, how Leeds united to honour Rob's dream

Yorkshire Evening Post

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November 04, 2025

We've always believed in the power of Leeds - in what we can do when our great city comes together with one heart and one purpose.

- by Laura Collins

Built on love, courage and hope, how Leeds united to honour Rob's dream

MND Patient Ian Flatt is pictured with his wife Rachael at the Centre

Back in 2021 the Yorkshire Evening Post joined forces with Leeds Hospitals Charity to bring a vision to life of something more than just bricks and mortar.

Teaming up with Rob Burrow and his family we threw our support behind his dream of hope.

For the Leeds Rhinos legend wanted to create a brand new centre in Leeds dedicated to treatment of motor neurone disease.

It was to become a place where courage, compassion, and the relentless fight against the cruel condition was spearheaded by the pint sized pocket rocket who inspired a nation.

Throughout his battle Rob never stopped smiling, never stopped fighting, and never stopped believing in a better tomorrow

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