00:00Thousands of runners and spectators have gathered in Leeds for the annual Rob Burrow Marathon,
00:06honouring the former rugby league star and raising money for motor neurone disease charities.
00:12Kevin Sinfield said his late friend was still sending glorious sunshine after warm conditions
00:18welcomed competitors setting off from Headingley Stadium. The event was launched following Burrow's
00:24campaign to improve awareness and support research into the disease. Organisers say thousands joined
00:31the runs with funds supporting the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease and the Motor
00:37Neurone Disease Association. Burrow died in June last year after living with the condition publicly.
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