Help Stevie Ward, former Leeds Rhinos Player

Hello, my name is Kay, I am a Rhinos fan and I am raising money for Stevie Ward.

 

Stevie Ward is a former Rugby League Player who was Captain of the Leeds Rhinos team. In January 2020, Stevie announced his retirement from the game due to persistent post-concussion at the age of 27.

 

Stevie suffered two head injuries, one at the end of January 2020 and a few weeks later on the 2nd February and these two close head impacts are likely to be the cause of his neurological injury.

 

Stevie is currently undergoing treatment with a private Vestibular Therapist and is making good progress. He is now able to walk for over twenty minutes without dizziness and this wasn’t possible at the start of the year. This brings me to my reason for this page, I noticed on Stevie’s Instagram that he is trying to transfer over to the NHS for this treatment as the private treatment is expensive and unsustainable. This doesn’t sit right with myself, Stevie was a fantastic player and I feel as a Rhinos fan I want to help and and thank him for what he gave for our club. Stevie’s life is totally different now because of Rugby League and I would like to help him to continue with his private treatment in the hope it will improve his symptoms further.

 

Stevie suffers from daily migraines, head pressure, sensitivity to screens/lights and noise and the only exercise he can do is walk for twenty minutes.

 

I have approached the club and the Benevolent fund but wanted to start this page in case fans wish to donate to this cause.

 

Thank you Stevie for all that you brought to our sport and hopefully this page helps you continue your private treatment