Rob Burrow, who lives with MND, reading CBeebies story this Saturday

Cher_Alumni

Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow will be reading the bedtime story at 6.50pm on the CBeebies channel tomorrow.

On Saturday 3 December 2022, rugby league legend Rob Burrow will be reading the CBeebies bedtime story to both mark, and raise awareness of, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This will be the first time a non verbal person has read the bedtime story, with Rob using eye controlled technology pre-recorded with audio of his voice, allowing him to retain his Yorkshire accent!

The BBC explains:
He reads ‘Tilda Tries Again’ by Tom Percival about a young girl who finds that one day her world is turned topsy-turvy, nothing feels right and things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. The story explores how Tilda can discover a new way to approach her problems and believe in herself.Rob says: "I used to love reading to my own children as part of their bedtime routine. I was so excited and honoured to be given the opportunity to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story.“Reading and literacy are so important. It doesn’t matter what your disability is, reading is accessible to everyone. Anyone can enjoy reading and develop a love of books and bedtime stories, just like me and my family."Rob was accompanied into the CBeebies studio by his wife Lindsey and two of their children, 7-year-old Maya and 3-year-old Jackson. The children directed their daddy from the TV gallery, counting down and shouting ‘action’ when the cameras were rolling.

To watch, tune in at 6.50pm on Saturday 3rd December (CBeebies and BBC iPlayer)

I know I'll be watching with my little one, will you? And what do you think to Rob's appearance? Give us your thoughts below!

Cher_Alumni

@Teddybear12 It's fab isn't it. Children need to see people who look like them and not just able-bodied folk, it's a massive shift from kids tv when I was a youngster! Rob and his family should be very proud of what they are doing, not just for MND representation but raising greater awareness of disabled people and different bodies 

L_Volunteer

Thanks for sharing this with us @Cher_Scope. I believe in the power of inclusion, diversity, representation, and awareness!