NRL to throw Jai Arrow ‘world’s biggest birthday party’ for MND donations
The NRL is organizing a large birthday party for Jai Arrow on July 12 to raise funds for MND charities. Arrow, who recently retired due to motor neurone disease, is currently in Spain for health treatments and to escape reality. The event encourages attendees to bring donations instead of gifts, aiming to raise awareness for the disease.
- ▪Jai Arrow's birthday party will take place at Accor Stadium during a match between South Sydney and Newcastle.
- ▪Arrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and retired from professional rugby last month.
- ▪The party is inspired by a previous event and aims to involve the entire rugby league community.
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