We @IMNDA are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the wonderful & truly inspirational Charlie Bird. Our heartfelt condolences to Charlie’s wife Claire, children Neasa and Orla, his grandchildren & of course his beloved dog Tiger. Lillian McGovern CEO @IMNDA
'It's not about getting honours it's about raising money and awareness for the MND community'
Kevin Sinfield told #BBCBreakfast he's humbled to receive a CBE in the New Year honours alongside his friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow
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Something remarkable is take place next Tuesday in Dublin.
Kevin Sinfield,a rugby league star will be running a marathon,one of seven in seven days to raise funds and awareness for Motor Neurone. I will be joining him for the last 8K,in a wheelchair pushed by Irish rugby greats!!
On Tuesday 5th of December,I will be joining in Dublin the remarkable Kevin Sinfield,English,Rugby League who has been running marathons raising millions for https://t.co/UT6uQ06UEq my wheelchair,and pushed by sports stars,I will join Kevin for the last 8k for IMNDA.🤣🙏
Three million euro!! The amount of people that will benefit from people across the globe extending the hand of friendship is incredible. Thank you all. My uncle is my hero @climb_charlie@charliebird49@PietaHouse@IMNDA
Everyone who supported climbwithcharlie, by your efforts, love and the kindness you have ALL made this amazing three million figure possible.
Yes we have reached three million raised for two great charities.
And not finished yet. Thanks for extending the hand of friendship.
Please help me to pass on this message of thanks. I am totally overwhelmed by and I mean the thousands of messages of support. I am so sad that I can thank everyone personally. So please help me to spread this. Extend the had of friendship. Xx