Lindsey Burrow's Caregiving Memoir Debuts
*Take Care* by Lindsey Burrow is released today, an intimate memoir exploring love, family, and resilience in the face of adversity. Burrow's story delves into the realities of caregiving and the power of perseverance, offering inspiration and emotional depth for readers interested in personal journeys. The memoir provides candid insights into family dynamics and the challenges of maintaining hope during difficult times.
- The memoir details Lindsey's life with her husband, the late rugby league star Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in December 2019 and passed away in June 2024. - Lindsey, a physiotherapist for the NHS, cared for her husband and their three young children while he battled the illness. - Alongside former Leeds Rhinos teammate Kevin Sinfield, the Burrows have helped raise over £15 million for MND charities. - These fundraising efforts supported the creation of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, which reached its £6.8 million fundraising goal in late 2024. - In 2024, Lindsey Burrow presented the ITV1 documentary 'Who Cares for Our Carers?', investigating the struggles of unpaid caregivers whose work is valued at an estimated £162 billion annually in the UK. - An avid fundraiser herself, Lindsey has participated in several marathons to raise money, including the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. - The book is co-authored by Donald McRae, a two-time winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award.
