Care Company’s Christmas Cheer for MND Appeal

A star-studded charity ball on Friday (November 29) will raise funds for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal at Leeds Hospital.

Hosted by Yorkshire based care company Care2Care (Yorkshire) Ltd, the festive ball will take place at the Coniston Hotel near Skipton.

The event will feature an in-conversation between ex-Leeds Rhinos captain, Stevie Ward, who played alongside Rob Burrow; and ex-Huddersfield Town FC footballer, Marcus Stewart, who is living with motor neurone disease and campaigns to raise awareness about the condition. 

The event will also feature a charity auction, which features numerous items that money wouldn’t ordinarily be able to buy, presided over by ex-Bath Rugby and Wasps prop, Charlie Beech, who will be taking on the role of auctioneer and compere for the evening.

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone to our charity ball,” said Phill Lautman, Care2Care’s CEO.

“It’s 10 years since Care2Care was established and 2024 has been great for us, so if we can celebrate that in style while raising money for a good cause, it’s a brilliant way to wrap up the year.”

Rob Burrow spent his entire rugby career at Leeds Rhinos and was one of the most successful players in the history of the Super League. Since being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, he and teammate Kevin Sinfield dedicated themselves to raising awareness of the condition. Both players were awarded CBEs for this work before Rob Burrow’s death earlier this year. 

Care2Care supports adults with a wide range of needs in their own homes across Bradford and the wider West Yorkshire region. To find out more visit https://www.care2care.uk/

Information about the ball, including how to purchase tickets, can be found here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefirmament/1444696