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Leeds Rhinos launch limited edition Rob Burrow shirt to fundraise for club legend

Leeds Rhinos are continuing their fundraising efforts in honour of club legend Rob Burrow by releasing a limited edition shirt.

Burrow, 37, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 and doctors have said that he could have just one or two years to live.

The degenerative disease affects the brain and nerves, and Burrow has already started suffering with slurred speech, prompting him to record messages to his three young children.

A staggering £325,000 has already been raised to help Burrow and his family, with a large chunk coming from a pre-season friendly at Headingley Stadium in January.

However, the club have now released the Rob Burrow 7 fundraiser shirt for fans to buy.

It is on sale for £50, with fans already able to pre-order the shirt from the club online.

The shirt features Burrow's name and iconic number seven on the back and is also littered with milestones from his career, including his first appearance in 2001 and his swansong - a victory over Castleford Tigers in the 2017 Super League Grand Final.

Fans can pre-order the shirt from the club shop until Sunday, March 1, with the shirts likely to be delivered in June.

For more information, visit the Leeds Rhinos website.

How you can support Rob

A Virgin Money Giving page is currently live and accepting donations, small and large, for Burrow and his family.

The fund is there to "support Rob in his treatment and his family and three young children under 8 in the years ahead".

More than £325,000 has currently been raised towards the £300,000 target.

To visit the fundraising page and to make a donation, click here

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