Tag: Geoff Burrow
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Geoff Burrow: Rob’s Smile, a No-Cry Policy, and the Fight Against ALS/MND
From a Smiling Face to a Fight for Awareness When Rob Burrow began to slur his words during a conversation about his painful injuries, Geoff Burrow initially blamed the medication he was taking after a collarbone fracture. What began as a concern over pain relief quickly unfolded into a revelation about a far bigger battle.…
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Geoff Burrow on Rob Burrow: A Life Marked by Courage Through Motor Neurone Disease
Rob Burrow’s Diagnosis and the Early Clues In 2019, a moment that would redefine the private life of one of rugby league’s beloved figures began with subtle changes. Rob Burrow, a former Leeds Rhinos star known for his quick wit and on-field grit, started slurring his words slightly during conversations. At first, his family, including…