Many of you know me through rugby league. I’ve been fortunate enough to play the game I love for the Broncos, Titans, Rabbitohs and Queensland. Rugby league has given me so much throughout my life, and I will always be grateful for the opportunities, friendships and memories the game has provided.

But before I am a footballer, I am a partner, a son, a mate and most importantly, a dad.

Recently, my life changed forever when I was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

No matter how many games you’ve played, how many tackles you’ve made or how many challenges you’ve faced on a football field, nothing prepares you for hearing those words.

Like many families facing MND, we have been thrown into a world filled with uncertainty, difficult decisions and challenges that we never imagined we would face.

But if there is one thing I have learned throughout my life, it is that you never stop fighting.

I am determined to give myself every opportunity possible to live the best life I can, to explore treatments and therapies that may help, and to continue creating memories with the people I love most.

My biggest reason for fighting is my family.

Especially my beautiful daughter, Ayla.

She is still so young, with her whole life ahead of her. Every day I wake up wanting to be the best dad I can be and to create as many special memories with her as possible. She is my motivation, my purpose and my reason to keep pushing forward.

Throughout my life and career, I have always tried to help others whenever I could. Whether it was through my clubs, charities, community organisations or simply giving my time to people who needed it, I have always believed that looking after others matters.

Today, I find myself in the unfamiliar position of needing support myself.

This fundraiser has been established to help me access treatments, therapies, specialist care, equipment, home modifications and the support that my family and I may need throughout this journey. It will also help create the best possible future for Ayla and ease some of the financial pressures that come with living with MND.

I know there are many people facing challenges of their own, and I never take for granted any support that is offered.

If you are able to contribute, no matter the amount, my family and I will be incredibly grateful.

If you cannot donate, sharing this page and helping spread awareness about MND would mean just as much.

Thank you for standing beside me.

Thank you for standing beside my family.

And thank you for helping me continue this fight.

With Gratitude

Jai Arrow