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Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis
Lewis Moody, diagnosed with motor neurone disease, remains active while raising awareness; former rugby players face 15 times higher MND risk, a 2022 study found.
- Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease after noticing weakness in his shoulder during training, which led to scans confirming nerve damage related to MND.
- Moody described telling his family about the diagnosis as the hardest thing he has ever had to do, emphasizing the emotional impact on them.
- Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney expressed deep sadness over Moody's diagnosis and highlighted his contributions to rugby, stating that the rugby community stands with him and his family.
- Despite his diagnosis, Moody stated, 'I feel fit and well in myself and I’m focused on staying positive,' showing his determination to embrace life.
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