On behalf of The Robert Davidson Trust, five members of the community took part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, raising over £15,000 for motor neurone disease and other terminal illnesses.
Five runners from north Leeds raised £15,000 and counting for The Robert Davidson Trust. Elliot Jackson, Solos Psarias, Carolyn Abrahams, Andrew Saffer, and Laura Ross all completed the marathon named on behalf of Leeds Rhinos rugby player, Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.
Running for a cause close to their hearts, The Robert Davidson Trust is a charity offering financial support to young couples and families who have been affected by life threatening and terminal illnesses. Robert Davidson was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2015, at the age of 33. A sports fanatic, Robert used to go to the gym four times a week with his wife Sariet and loved playing squash and football. Despite the loss of mobility in his limbs, and no longer being able to speak, Robert used his wheelchair and computer to continue working as a lawyer and remain socially active. He sadly passed away in December 2016, after fighting the illness with great courage, dignity, and humour. The Robert Davidson Trust aims to fulfil Robert’s enduring wish to help other young couples and families going through similar circumstances and provide financial support to those who need it the most.