News We Stand With Mose Donor Appeal

[Captain Apollo]

The following article is from the Roosters website (source: https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2021/03/29/roosters-unite-to-help-mose/) but considering what is about, I would strongly encourage people to read it -

Roosters Stand with Mose
Author:Sydney Roosters
Timestamp:Mon 29 Mar 2021, 02:14 PM

The Sydney Roosters - headed by Head Coach Trent Robinson - have united with Men of League and RLPA through the 'We Stand with Mose' Donor Appeal to support former Rooster Mose Masoe as he continues his rehabilitation journey.

In early 2020, Masoe suffered a catastrophic injury that broke his neck in a pre-season trial in England. Currently, he is only able to make a few unaided steps and faces a number of health issues he will live with for the rest of his life.

As the English Rugby League insurance policy has afforded Mose very little compensation, the Masoe family is in need of financial support, with his partner of 10 years and mother to his three children Carissa currently providing around the clock assistance as his full-time caregiver.

It’s hard for Mose to put his hand up because he was the one who made everyone else happy, but it’s time for us to support one of our own - one of our Rugby League people - and support his wife and kids to live the life that he needs to live.

Trent Robinson Roosters Head Coach
At NRL HQ on Monday, Robinson called on the Rugby League community to get behind the initiative and help support Mose and his family in their time of need.

Stand With Mose


Stand With Mose

“He had five years at the Roosters and I was fortunate enough to be there when Mose debuted in the NRL,” Robinson said.

“This is difficult for Mose. He’s the happy warrior – the guy that always had the biggest smile in the room, and when he played he had the biggest smile on the field as well. For him, it was always about making others feel good.

Roosters Head Coach Trent Robinson, Men of League Foundation CEO Stephen Lowndes, RLPA Representative Tom Symonds and Mose Masoe.
“What we don’t know is the effect this can have on a family. His partner and three kids are over there in England, he’s lost his livelihood. We get to enjoy this game every weekend, and because it is a brutal game, the compensation for when things go wrong isn’t the same as they are in normal life.

“It’s hard for Mose to put his hand up because he was the one who made everyone else happy, but it’s time for us to support one of our own - one of our Rugby League people - and support his wife and kids to live the life that he needs to live.

“If you can go and donate on Men of League and also share that link and put back in what you would for a ticket to a game of Rugby League and donate that to Mose, it will go a long way to help improve the quality of life to him and his family.

“Mose has fought hard and fought to walk again, but he’s going to need his support for the rest of his life.

I’m doing well, I’m working hard for the small improvements that I need. The battle has just begun, the challenges ahead I’m ready for but it’s going to be tough.

Mose Masoe
An emotional and humbled Masoe gave his to the NRL and Men of League and detailed his upcoming battle with an upbeat and positive attitude.

“It’s absolutely humbling as a person, as a player to get this support,” Mose explained.

“I’m doing well, I’m working hard for the small improvements that I need. The battle has just begun, the challenges ahead I’m ready for but it’s going to be tough.

“It’s not just a physical game but a mental one - I call it psychological warfare around the things you can and can’t do.

“I just want to thank the game for doing this for me. Being in lockdown for a year, it’s awesome to see the NRL back and see the boys back playing who shared my story and sent out their positive messages and the encouragement for myself and others.

“It’s quite an emotional time for me. I’m one of those people who doesn’t like putting my hand out to receive help. It’s been truly humbling, I’m grateful for everyone’s help and I’m looking forward to this weekend.”

CLICK HERE TO DONATE AND HELP OUT MOSE MASOE

 

[gUt]

Donated, always enjoyed watching him play

 

[Perth Red]

Good to see. Hull KR are going above and beyond to support him. Doco on this week in uk showing just how difficult life is for him and his family, was tough viewing.

 

[Vee]

Done.

 

[gUt]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03...-for-mose-masoe-after-spinal-injury/100036452

NRL community launches fundraising appeal for Mose Masoe after career-ending spinal injury

One tackle ended Mose Masoe's rugby league career, leaving him paralysed from the shoulders down.

The former NRL player suffered a horrific spinal injury for Hull in the English Super League in January 2020.

Masoe's doctors said he would never walk again, but four months later — after radical spinal surgery — he took his first steps.

"The battle has just begun and the challenges ahead I am ready for it, it's going to be tough," Masoe said.

continues...

 

[GreenMachine121]

Done and shared link on FB ... hope him and his family get the support they need

 

[Hull Kingston Bronco]

Such a strong family, I’ve been amazed by how they’ve approached this whole challenge. Lovely how the RL community have rallied around too. I was so optimistic a few months ago, because he’s done such an amazing job, but watching that doc has re-set my expectations - they’ve such a challenging road ahead of them

 

[This Year?]

I'm more than happy to eat noodles for a week to help a bloke who's worse off than me. Donated and trying to raise awareness through work's social media and hoping they may fundraise too.
All the best to you and your family champion.

 

[Silent Knight]

Yup I just donated, it’s the right thing to do. A lot of people like Mose out there are doing it a lot tougher than me. I urge everyone to show some compassion and donate now.

 

[Angry_eel]

Donated. What a tragedy!

 

[Generalzod]

I’m for all giving a donation to this cause but what happened to insurance and proper compensation , saying that, what does it say about players moving to England to play why would they if they can’t be insured properly.

 

[Captain Apollo]

I’m for all giving a donation to this cause but what happened to insurance and proper compensation , saying that, what does it say about players moving to England to play why would they if they can’t be insured properly.

That's what this injury has turned up, ESL insurance is not great. Apparrently the insurance payout Masoe received was around A$90,000 so now the powers that be are going through what the NRL did when Alex McKinnon got injured - they are re-assessing the levels of insurance for players.

 

[Alan Johnson]

Donated.Barely enough for Mose and his wife to get a big mac combo each but it's something. Will chuck a bit more in in a couple of weeks.

 

[Perth Red]

Good to see Souths running out in Mose wigs today.

 

[Perth Red]

I’m for all giving a donation to this cause but what happened to insurance and proper compensation , saying that, what does it say about players moving to England to play why would they if they can’t be insured properly.

It’s virtually impossible to get insurance as a pro RL player. There’s a lot of sports that you can’t get insurance for, I race in motorsport and my life insurance company won’t cover anything that happens on the track. No different in this country or uk, hence the fundraising and job offers for McKinnon.

 

[Perth Red]

Hundred thousand pounds raise this weekend so far, well done everyone who has donated!

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/spo...9NGuASpeac_mnx2ScnQBW3Vc3_XtqDozcV2mgkZwEmrZo

 

[Willie Ray]

good luck Mose and family.

 

[juro]

It’s virtually impossible to get insurance as a pro RL player. There’s a lot of sports that you can’t get insurance for, I race in motorsport and my life insurance company won’t cover anything that happens on the track. No different in this country or uk, hence the fundraising and job offers for McKinnon.

If the league can't get insurance, they need to self-insure. Dock 10% off every player's salary and have it go into a trust to cover these incidents. There is no excuse not to have some sort of financial protection.

 

[Perth Red]

Mose Masoe expects ‘hugely emotional farewell’ as he carries out rugby ball which has travelled world in front of Hull KR fans and TV cameras.

Mose Masoe will make an emotional farewell to fans of Hull Kingston Rovers tomorrow when he walks out onto the pitch carrying a ball which has travelled around the world collecting player signatures to raise money in aid of his charity Foundation.

Given it remains uncertain as to whether the Robins will make the Super League play-offs and enjoy another home fixture before the end of the season, it is possible tomorrow will be the final time the Robins’ ‘red and white army’ can show their appreciation to the Samoan from the stands.

Mose has faced a long-hard battle since he suffered a spinal cord injury when playing for KR last January, leaving him paralysed.

Mose, his partner, Carissa and their three young children, daughters, Evie-Rose and Marlowe and baby son, Lui, are to return home to Australia in November and are in need of huge financial help to cover the cost of all the support and care they will require, with uncertainty still remaining over a possible insurance pay-out for his injuries.

The rugby ball he has carried travelled thousands of miles around the world this summer, collecting signatures of all club captains in Australia’s NRL, before being walked between Super League grounds. It will be auctioned off later in the year for the Mose Masoe Foundation.

As part of the walk, many legends of rugby league took part and were joined by television stars and supporters. Three members from the Armed Forces, Lt Col Andy Black, Warrant Officer Phil Stow and Staff Sergeant Steve Sampher, who lost a leg serving in Afghanistan and is in a wheelchair, completed the whole UK journey.

The final leg was originally scheduled to end at a Hull KR v Hull FC clash in June, however that had to be postponed due to Covid-19.

The ball will now be carried from its last resting place, Hull FC’s MKM Stadium, and walked to Hull College Craven Park ahead of The Robins crucial clash with Castleford tomorrow.

It will then be walked out before kick-off by Mose and his children, collecting the final captain signature of KR’s Shaun Kenny-Dowall.

Mose says he has been overwhelmed by the support shown across the world, both from Super League and the NRL. It has seen the Super League dedicate Round 2 to him, when thousands of fans bought ‘virtual tickets’ to games at a time when supporters were still not allowed to attend due to restrictions.

The Combined Nations All Stars team sported a special shirt inspired by Mose himself in victory over England in June, which remains available for fans to buy with a percentage of proceeds going to the Foundation.

NRL sponsors Sportsbet then donated $5,000 dollars for each try celebration during ‘Try July’, adding thousands more to the money raised.

“The support I have had throughout this year has been absolutely amazing and it has been incredibly humbling to see more and more people coming forward who are willing to do incredible things to help me, my family, and of course others who suffer serious injuries playing this sport, as that is what the Foundation is for,” Mose said.

“The whole of rugby league seems to have been behind us, wishing us well and doing all they can to support us, and we are so grateful for that. It will never be forgotten.

“Of course, the support of fans of St Helens and Hull Kingston Rovers fans is truly special. They really took me into their hearts and the support and love they have shown towards me and my family has only become stronger since my injury.

“I am excited about walking out tomorrow with my family beside me. All the messages of support and best wishes have helped keep us strong and I would like to thank each and every person.

“It will be really emotional, I know that. Hull KR will always hold a special place in our hearts as the club has done everything for us. It will be a moment which I am sure will stand alongside the very best I take from my career.”

Mike Smith, Chairman of Trustees of the Foundation, said: “This final leg of the walk has been a long-time coming given we finished what was meant to be the penultimate leg in June.

“It was a hugely challenging task – an emotional but ultimately rewarding journey to get the ball across the country and it was a tremendous effort by all involved.

“The team faced some really tough days, but there was a brilliant atmosphere, lots of laughs and jokes and encouragement throughout the whole event. The three members of the military who led us from the start were unbelievable and despite pain and blisters, just carried on going.

“We had so many people coming out to chat to us and beeping their horns to offer their support, and to have people like Mikey North from Coronation Street and Chris Kamara giving up their time to take part was brilliant.

“Hopefully people will come out and show their appreciation as the group walks from the MKM Stadium to Hull College Craven Park tomorrow. It should be a great day.”

People can donate any amount through the Foundation’s Go Fund Me page at www.mosemasoefoundation.co.uk

Hull KR

www.hullkr.co.uk

 

[Perth Red]

Big Mose is heading back to Oz.

This time next month Mose Masoe and his family will be on the Gold Coast at the start of a new adventure but there will be a tinge of sadness after leaving a place they have called home for the last four years.

The 32-year-old is no stranger to emotional farewells, leaving his family behind in New Zealand as a teenager to embark on a career in rugby league with Sydney Roosters.
Masoe then joined Penrith Panthers before moving to the other side of the world at the end of 2013 to play for St Helens.

He went back to Australia after signing a deal with St George Illawarra Dragons only for an ACL injury to wreck his hopes of an NRL comeback.

Once recovered, Masoe was offered a deal by Hull KR in July 2017 and the rest, as they say, is history.

For the first time, Masoe and his family found a home with baby son Lui born in the city last summer.

The former Rovers prop has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows during his time in Hull but has displayed humility and remarkable resilience throughout.

Next Saturday’s farewell dinner at a packed DoubleTree by Hilton will be a fitting send-off for the popular New Zealander.
But, true to form, Masoe is viewing the occasion as a chance to express his gratitude to the people that have supported him since suffering a life-changing spinal injury while playing for KR in January 2020.

“I can’t thank the club and the supporters enough,” he told Hull Live.
I’m indebted to them for what they’ve done for myself and my family. There’s no way I’d be able to pay them back for everything that’s been done for me.

“But hopefully going forward I can pass it on to people I meet along the way and help them out with things they might need.

“I’m really thankful for all the support and I’ll never forget it.”

Organisers of next week’s dinner have been overwhelmed by the response of fans, with extra tables added due to demand.

The event will include a three-course meal, late bar and entertainment with Sky Sports duo Jenna Brooks and Jon Wells guiding the audience through the night.

Beyond that, Masoe is in the dark about what is in store.

“They’re keeping it hush-hush and making it a surprise,” he said. “They haven’t really let me in on what’s happening.

“They’re hoping that 500 people are going to be there on the night which is massive. I was saying to (partner) Carissa that I don’t think I’d be able to find 500 people!

“It’s a great surprise that there’s still so much support out there for myself.

“It’ll be an emotional night because I’ve really loved being here.”

On the field, Masoe made memories and bonds that will last a lifetime.

The former front-rower joined the Robins in time for their 2017 Qualifiers campaign and helped the club secure a return to the top flight at the first attempt, memorably laying on Thomas Minns’ try with a superb offload in the promotion-clinching win over Widnes Vikings.
I’ll always remember the first few weeks that I was here at the club when we were fighting to go up from the Championship to Super League,” said Masoe.

“Those first six weeks I was at the club was awesome. Being able to go up was massive. Seeing grown men crying in the crowd, you knew how much it meant to the east of Hull.

“It was nice to give them the opportunity to be back in Super League. That memory will always stay with me.

“Then the support I’ve received since my injury has been unreal.”

Masoe’s career was cruelly cut short but he enjoyed a special moment with the supporters ahead of the game against Castleford Tigers last month.

Flanked by his three young children Evie-Rose, Marlowe and Lui, Masoe took to the pitch on crutches and was given a hero’s reception to set the tone for a memorable night.

“I was getting emotional but at the same time I was excited,” he said as he reflected on his last appearance at Craven Park before heading home.

“I was excited for the boys being able to have a chance to make the play-offs at the time.

“That really helped me keep my emotions in check. At the same time it was really emotional seeing the East Stand and the whole of our supporters – it was just so loud.

“It was an awesome night and I’m just so happy to see the club heading in the right direction.

“Over the years we’ve been fighting to stay up. It was nice to be fighting to make the play-offs.

“It’s been awesome to see how much the club has improved.
We always knew it was going to come and that all the hard work was going to pay off. This year was the year.

“It really showed how hard people have been working in the background to get the club where it is today.”

Masoe can be proud of the part he played in KR’s revival, firstly as a player before becoming an inspirational figure around the club in his ongoing battle with the long-term effects of his injury.

He is still striving for the little wins to ease the burden on Carissa.

“It’s just still the same,” he said on his recovery. “It’s a forever thing for me.

“I’ve just got to get to a point where I can do the basic things around the house and become self-reliant.

“I’m never going to get to 100 per cent. I can try but I’ll never get there.

“Little by little I’m getting better and working out ways to do things. The other day I was trying to put my shoes on myself. I don’t have laces but one of the fake laces on my shoe came untied so I had to see if I could tie it back together. It’s just those little things.

“It could have been worse.”

Masoe’s journey from the specialist spinal unit at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield gave him an appreciation of just how bad it could have been.

Still, it is far from plain sailing for Masoe, who is still getting to grips with spasms that prevent him from enjoying a full night’s sleep.

Always one to find a positive in any situation, Masoe says he has an excuse for tuning in for Hull KR games in the middle of the night in Australia.

“I definitely will because I don’t really sleep,” he added.

“I’ll be lucky to get two or three hours of straight sleep at night time before I get a spasm. If I go to sleep early I can deal with it because I get two hours, wake up, two hours, wake up, two hours. I can maybe get six hours sleep.

“It’s still something I’m learning to live with. If I have a late night, the next day is a struggle.

“So I’ll definitely be watching the boys. I’ll be up in the early hours of the morning watching the boys. I can only see them getting better and better.”
The Robins will always have a special place in Masoe’s heart and vice versa.

The Masoe family is due to leave the country on November 20 and plan to stay on the Gold Coast for a month or two before heading up to the Sunshine Coast, where they will start their new life.

But Masoe will never let his children forget where they grew up as he plots out Lui’s route back to his home city.

Asked what he will miss the most, Masoe replied: “Just all the friends we’ve made.

“Travelling around playing rugby league, this is the longest we’ve ever lived somewhere.

“We’ve made friends, not just through rugby but through school and just around our area as well. We’ll miss all our friends.


“My kids are gutted to be going home because this is all they know. Hopefully the next place we move to we’ll be staying there forever, fingers crossed.

“But we’re looking at coming back for a visit in a couple of years, when Covid calms down.

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