Kevin Sinfield begins final fundraising challenge for MND awareness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Kevin Sinfield starts his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale fundraising challenge at Hull KR's Craven Park on Sunday. The former rugby league player will run seven ultra marathons over seven days, visiting all 12 English Super League grounds. Craig Eskrett, who has motor neurone disease, will support the launch, reinforcing Sinfield's impact on raising awareness of MND. Sinfield aims to sell 7,777 pairs of socks for the Sock It To MND campaign as part of this effort. His previous undertakings have raised over £11 million for MND charities since 2019.
- •Sinfield's challenge starts on September 25, 2026.
- •He aims to run at least 45km each day for a week.
- •Craig Eskrett, diagnosed with MND, will support the launch.
- •Sinfield has raised over £11 million for MND charities since 2019.
- •The challenge will end at Old Trafford just before the Super League Grand Final.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'People know what MND is now thanks to Sinfield'
"The former Leeds Rhinos player starts his latest fundraising challenge at the home of Hull KR.
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