Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield to share his story at North East event
Rugby legend and charity fundraiser Kevin Sinfield will share his story at a special North East event.
The former Leeds player and successful Super League star is launching The Extra Mile speaking tour.
On Thursday, September 25, he will stop at Gateshead's The Fed, recounting tales from his career and his team's charitable efforts, which have raised millions for motor neurone disease (MND) charities.
Kevin Sinfield going the extra mile (Image: Alamy)
The multi-award-winning player, who earned 26 caps for England and 14 for Great Britain, will particularly highlight his fundraising for ex-teammate Rob Burrow.
Sinfield and Burrow formed a strong bond over 15 years of playing rugby together, which extended beyond the field.
When Burrow was diagnosed with MND, Sinfield committed to running seven marathons in seven days to raise £77,777 for his friend and the MND Association.
This initiative alone raised over £2 million, with the current total from Kevin and his team's efforts exceeding £12 million.
The funds have been crucial in aiding research into the cause of the debilitating disease.
Sinfield continues to support MND research, balancing his fundraising with his career and personal friendships, which will all feature in his talk.
He said: "I can't wait to bring the event to the North East.
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"Every time we have visited for the challenges the people have come out in force to support us, and I am really grateful, hopefully we will see a lot of old friends there."
Tickets for the evening at The Fed are priced at £30 for silver tickets and £50 for VIP tickets which include a signed copy of Kevin's book, The Extra Mile, and a printed photograph with the player.
They are available at www.kevinsinfield.com.
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