The Prince of Wales told the children of the late rugby league great Rob Burrow they should be “so proud of your father because he really was an incredibly brave and very special man”, as he opened the centre at Seacroft Hospital.
William met Rob’s three children – Macy, Maya and Jackson – his wife Lindsey, and his fundraising team-mate Kevin Sinfield at the first purpose-built centre dedicated entirely to MND care, research and support – fulfilling a promise he made to him before he died last year.
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) was the dream of the Leeds Rhinos star and his consultant Dr Agam Jung, who also talked to William at the facility in Leeds which provides a new “one-stop-shop” for patients and their families.
The Yorkshire Evening Post was there to capture the heart-warming moment the Prince gave the royal seal of approval to the centre.
1. All Smiles
The Prince of Wales pictured chatting to Macy and Maya Burrow at the opening of the Rob Burrow MND Centre in Leeds. | Simon Hulme
2. Research
The Prince of Wales is pictured at the opening of the state-of-the-art centre inspired by Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow. | Simon Hulme
3. Making Friends
The Prince of Wales is pictured chatting to patient Ian Flatt with his wife Rachel at the opening. | Simon Hulme
4. Sanctuary
The Prince of Wales is pictured chatting to patient Ian Flatt with his wife Rachel at the opening at the new MND centre in Leeds. | Simon Hulme
5. Family Pride
The Prince of Wales is pictured chatting to Lindsey Burrow with her children Jackson, Macy and Maya along with Kevin Sinfield at the opening of the centre in memory of Rob Burrow. | Simon Hulme
6. Pioneering
The Prince of Wales officially opens the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds. | Simon Hulme