One aspect that distinguishes the Rugby League community is our unwavering support for one another during challenging times. Super League Raw is honored to stand with the inspirational Alfie Sales, who courageously battles Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Viewers of Super League Raw will recognize that we celebrate the Rugby League community through our "Super League Raw Weekly" titles, where we feature photographs submitted by fans throughout the sport. However, this week, we received something particularly profound in our inbox...
An Email from a loving father
Hi, I saw your post on the Leigh Leopards page about fans appearing in the opening credits. My son Alfie is 10 and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive muscle wasting disease (same condition as Joining Jack). Before the game yesterday we decided to have a bit of fun at home and film Alfie pulling on the new Leopards jersey! He wanted to do it to raise awareness of his condition. If Alfie can be included that would be amazing. Cheers, Kieron (Alfie’s Dad)
A special moment captured
I was deeply moved by Alfie's story and his dedication to living with his condition, using his experiences to create a positive impact. As Michael Jordan famously stated, "Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation," a principle that Alfie exemplifies daily. It is clear that we would not merely incorporate these clips into our titles; rather, we will strive to convey their deeper significance.
Super League Raw's Response
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our subscribers at Super League Raw. Without your unwavering support, we would not be able to contribute to the Rugby League community in this meaningful way. This initiative represents our collective gift and demonstrates our solidarity with Alfie and his family.
Post show Alfie's Dad shared our feature on Alfie onto his Facebook page:
"Super League Raw were looking for rugby league fans to send in fan pictures to feature in their opening titles. I sent Alfie’s Leigh Leopards montage from the weekend and it was featured on their weekly YouTube round up. They have gone more than the extra mile with such a fantastic gesture that has sent Alfie to bed with the biggest smile on his face!!The rugby league community is just THE best!Action4Alfie #duchenne #duchennemusculardystrophy #duchenneawareness #duchenneheroes"
We are thrilled that Alfie went to bed with a smile on his face, and we eagerly anticipate meeting him at the Challenge Cup Final in 2025. We are excited to announce that Action4Alfie will be our new charity partner for 2025. Alfie's logo will be prominently displayed on our website and during our shows throughout the season. Additionally, we aim to enhance Alfie's experience with Rugby League this year by welcoming him as the newest member of Super League Raw, granting him access to all our content.
We encourage the entire Rugby League community to follow Alfie's page and support his campaign for action. If you would like to join our community and help us to bring the Rugby League family even closer together, visit our membership page above.
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