Prime minister Rishi Sunak has described Rob Burrow as an inspiration to millions while honouring him for his work raising awareness of motor neurone disease.
Burrow, the former Leeds and England star, has passionately campaigned and raised funds for people affected by MND since he was diagnosed with the condition in 2019.
This has now been recognised by the prime minister with Burrow named as the 2,000th recipient of the daily Points of Light award.
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