The building of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease will start tomorrow, with the star's family telling the charity to press on after his death.The rugby icon died at the age of 41 after a five battle with the incurable illness, passing away at Pinderfields Hospital near his home surrounded by his family after becoming ill earlier in the week.
It comes after the official X account of Prince William and Princess Kate led tributes to the star and posted a touching message and expressed their condolences to his family.Work on the £6million centre in Leeds will commence one day after the tragic news of his passing. Pictured is concept art of the centre
Paul Watkins, director of fundraising at Leeds Hospitals Charity, said: 'The family still want it to go ahead. That just shows how magnanimous and gracious they are.The build is expected to take about a year and the charity remains focused on raising the last £1million of their target. Burrow, a fan favourite, won eight Super League titles with Leeds but after being diagnosed with the illness, he dedicated himself to raising awareness and funds for the MND community.Heart-wrenching tributes have tonight poured in for the 'hero' who 'never allowed others to define what he could achieve'.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid a touching tribute to inspirational former rugby star and motor neurone disease sufferer Rob Burrow who has died aged 41 'Rob raised awareness and funds, despite his condition, for other people to benefit from. The impact he leaves will be long lasting. RIP Rob what a hero.'
Donate to the Rob Burrow fundraiser here Advertisement A GoFundMe set up in his honour has reached an incredible £120,308 in donations - with the top being a generous £4,823. 'In particular, the Rugby League Family and the MND community have rallied around Rob to inspire him, thank you for your support.'
It ended the club's 32-year wait for a title, and he was then named Man of the Match in the Rhinos' 2007 and 2011 achievements. 'Rob Burrow taught us so much in the way he dealt with his MND diagnosis and inspired millions with his continued determination and desire to make a difference for others. Sending all my love to Lindsey and their kids, his sisters, his mum and dad and all those who will miss him so much.'He posted on X: 'A remarkable man who fought wretched Motor Neurone Disease with such courage, fortitude and determination.
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