Kevin Sinfield completes 7 in 7 charity challenge across Yorkshire

Summarised from 6 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:50 · Archive

Sir Kevin Sinfield has raised over £1 million during his seven-day ultramarathon challenge across Yorkshire for motor neurone disease charities.

Sir Kevin Sinfield has completed his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale challenge, running across Yorkshire over seven consecutive days to raise money for motor neurone disease charities. By day five of the challenge, he had raised over £1 million.

Sinfield, a former Leeds Rhinos player, received significant public support throughout his journey. Large crowds gathered along the route to cheer him on as he passed through Yorkshire towns and cities including Bradford, Huddersfield, Calderdale and Leeds. On day four, he arrived at Headingley Stadium, the home of Leeds Rhinos, where he was greeted by supporters who hailed him as a legend.

The challenge has been undertaken in memory of Rob Burrow, a fellow Leeds Rhinos legend who had motor neurone disease. Sinfield's ultramarathon fundraising effort continues his commitment to raising awareness and funds for motor neurone disease charities following Burrow's death.

The 7 in 7 challenge required Sinfield to complete seven marathons in seven consecutive days, a demanding physical feat that generated widespread public engagement across Yorkshire. The significant fundraising total reflects both the scale of public support for the cause and the impact of Sinfield's efforts.

How it is being reported

• Sir Kevin Sinfield reaches huge £1m milestone in final MND challengeYorkshire Evening Post · 2 Oct, 11:32
• Sir Kevin Sinfield passes £1m mark in latest MND fundraising challengeYorkshire Post · 2 Oct, 06:58
• Crowds gathered to cheer on Sir Kevin Sinfield through Calderdale during 7 in 7 challengeBrighouse Echo · 1 Oct, 13:11
• Sinfield visits Leeds Rhinos during epic challengeBBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 30 Sept, 19:07
• 13 wonderful photos as Sir Kevin Sinfield's epic charity challenge arrives in Huddersfield to passionate supportHuddersfield Examiner · 30 Sept, 17:42
• Sir Kevin Sinfield greeted by crowds at Leeds Rhinos on day four of 7 in 7 challengeYorkshire Post · 30 Sept, 17:06
• ‘You’re a legend’: Sir Kevin Sinfield gets a hero’s welcome at Headingley during final 7 in 7 challengeYorkshire Evening Post · 30 Sept, 16:36
• 19 photos as Sir Kevin Sinfield arrives at Headingley Stadium in Leeds for day four of 7 in 7 challengeYorkshire Evening Post · 30 Sept, 16:30
• Kevin Sinfield runs on Bradford roads in last challenge - here's where he wentTelegraph & Argus · 30 Sept, 15:50

In this story: Kevin Sinfield · Rob Burrow · Leeds Rhinos · Yorkshire · Headingley Stadium · Bradford · Leeds · Huddersfield

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