An Exceptional Person - Greenwood Leads Encouragement for Moody Following Motor Neurone Disease News
The former England captain on his MND diagnosis
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Previous national team leader Lewis Moody has been backed to tackle motor neurone disease with "all his might" by former team-mate and co-World Cup champion Will Greenwood.
The 47-year-old sportsman, discovered he was diagnosed with the debilitating illness 14 days prior and has revealed to BBC Breakfast that he is finding it difficult to face the consequences of his diagnosis.
Rugby great Rob Burrow and Scotland and British and Irish Lions great Doddie Weir have both died from the disease in recent years.
"He is the most wonderful human that we love to his very core," Will Greenwood, who played alongside Moody for the national team and club side, shared on BBC Radio 5 Live.
"It is just tragic news, because he is one of the great guys. And I know there is no logic in these matters - the way people depart - but you root for the good guys."
"He's completely without ill-will, he is incredibly hopeful individual you can possibly encounter... and then he had a talent during games to just turn a switch and be an intensely driven athlete."
"He'll battle this condition with every ounce of his strength."
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Greenwood and Moody were team-mates with multiple teams
Leicester's representative, the team's official at Leicester where Moody made 223 appearances, winning seven English titles and continental honors over a decade and a half, also commended Moody as someone beyond just sports.
"The statistics, honors and achievements show the remarkable sportsman Lewis was, but that is merely one aspect," stated the official.
"Suddenly he could be showing off with the World Cup trophy and the subsequent match day he'd be in the sales department where I worked, answering the phone to supporters if we were really busy and helping sell tickets."
"Personally, his commitment to his club along with his kindness and enthusiasm stood out, which created affection from players, personnel and followers."
"Always looking to help others, Lewis alongside his wife Annie have worked tirelessly through the Moody's charitable organization, supporting research into brain tumours and assisting impacted households."
"He completely immersed himself. It was very much lead by example. He would not request anyone to do something he wouldn't do himself. He is totally brave."
The detailed conversation on his health condition
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