Ex Capitán de Inglaterra, Lewis Moody, Anuncia Diagnóstico de Enfermedad de la Neurona Motora
El ex capitán de Inglaterra y ganador de la Copa Mundial 2003, Lewis Moody, ha sido diagnosticado con la enfermedad de la neurona motora (MND, por sus siglas en inglés). La noticia ha conmovido a la comunidad del rugby y ha generado una ola de apoyo hacia el exjugador.
A pesar del diagnóstico, Moody se mantiene positivo y enfocado en el presente:
You're given this diagnosis of MND and we're rightly quite emotional about it, but it's so strange because I feel like nothing's wrong. I don't feel ill. I don't feel unwell. My symptoms are very minor. I have a bit of muscle wasting in the hand and the shoulder. I'm still capable of doing anything and everything. And hopefully that will continue for as long as is possible.
Bill Sweeney, CEO de la Rugby Football Union, expresó su pesar y apoyo:
We are all deeply saddened and distressed to learn that Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Lewis represented England, the British and Irish Lions and his clubs Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby with both brilliance and distinction - one of the toughest and most fearless players ever to don a backrow shirt in the game, earning the respect and admiration of team-mates, opponents, and supporters alike all over the world. His contribution to rugby, both on and off the field, reflects the very best of our sport's values. Our thoughts are with Lewis and his family and friends at this very difficult time as they come to terms with this diagnosis and I know the entire rugby community stands with them and will support them.
Ex compañeros de equipo, Geordan Murphy y Leon Lloyd, lanzaron una campaña de recaudación de fondos en línea para apoyar a Moody y su familia, superando las £1,000 en la primera hora.