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Prince William Writes Foreword for Memoir by Rob Burrow's Widow

Lindsey Burrow's upcoming book, 'Take Care,' chronicles her life with the late rugby star and MND campaigner.

  • Rob Burrow, a former Leeds Rhinos rugby player, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019 and passed away in June 2024 at the age of 41.
  • Lindsey Burrow's memoir, 'Take Care: A Memoir of Love, Family & Never Giving Up,' will be published on February 27, 2025, and aims to raise awareness about MND and the challenges faced by caregivers.
  • Prince William, who developed a friendship with Rob Burrow, has written a heartfelt foreword for the book, paying tribute to Burrow's resilience and advocacy.
  • The memoir highlights Lindsey Burrow's experience balancing her career as an NHS physiotherapist with caring for her husband and raising their three children.
  • Rob Burrow and his former teammate Kevin Sinfield raised over $19 million for MND research and awareness, and both were awarded CBEs by Prince William in January 2024.
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