Leeds Rhinos great and Leicester Tigers defence coach Kevin Sinfield is running seven ultramarathons in seven days to raise money for five motor neurone disease charities; Sinfield is set to finish his challenge at half-time of Saturday’s World Cup final at Old Trafford
Last Updated: 18/11/22 7:17pm
Kevin Sinfield has completed day four of his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge
Kevin Sinfield’s latest fundraising bid in aid of motor neurone disease was edging towards half-a-million pounds as he completed day four of his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge in Stokesley.
The running total for Sinfield’s quest, in which he is aiming to run around 40 miles for seven consecutive days before reaching Old Trafford at half-time in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup final, sat at £461,957.65 shortly after his arrival in Stokesley.Starting in Chester-le-Street, Sinfield’s route included a stop at the Riverside Stadium where he was welcomed on to the pitch and presented with a signed Middlesbrough shirt to boost his fundraising for five MND charities. After finishing his latest 40-mile leg, Sinfield paid tribute to the people of the north-east who have braved inclement weather to come out to support him and contribute.”It’s worth noting that we’ve come through some really tough working-class areas and I think it resonated with all of us, especially the cost of living increasing, the amount of people who came out with fives and 10s and 20s was unbelievable,” Sinfield told BBC Breakfast.”We know people are finding it tough in a lot of these areas but the generosity, support and kindness has been incredible again.” Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this Privacy Options The 42-year-old former Leeds captain is inspired by his close friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND in late 2 …