There is now less than £500000 need to reach the £6.8 million fundraising target for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Building has started on the Centre at its Seacroft site

Paul Watkins, Director of Fundraising at Leeds Hospitals Charity said:

 “Although building work has now started on site, we still need the public to get behind us, with half a million pounds left to reach our fundraising target. We know that, together with support from the people of Leeds, Yorkshire, and beyond we can cross the finish line of our appeal and make Rob Burrow’s dream a reality.

“We have been overwhelmed by the heartfelt tributes and outpouring of support we have received following our patron Rob Burrow’s death, from the public, celebrities and fundraisers taking on epic challenges.

“This is a real testament to the lasting impact Rob had, and we are honoured to fund the building of this centre in his name, creating a legacy that will make a real difference to people living with MND and their loved ones for years to come.”

Building work officially began on site in early June, led by construction company I&G. A planned groundbreaking event took place at Seacroft Hospital, where the motor neurone disease service will be delivered by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Over the next few weeks, work on the foundations of the building is due to be complete, and the building will begin to take shape.

The project is being managed by  I&G, who are using modern methods of construction, in the hope of completing the build by Summer 2025.