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Strong Knights’ bond ties Robinson to MHF

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Sydney Roosters mentor Trent Robinson has done it all.

He’s played a handful of first grade matches, captured three NRL premierships as a coach and nurtured some of the best talented youngsters in the game.

In 2019, he even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at the request of good friend Mark Hughes.

The pair forged a friendship when Robinson was an assistant at the Newcastle Knights from 2007 to 2009.

“For me, this is about supporting something that’s greater than you, and I feel really fortunate that I can support Mark’s important work this way,” Robinson said at the time.

“My goal is to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro while raising as much money as possible for the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF).”

That connection remains just as strong today, with the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round in full swing this weekend.

“Rugby league people are pretty special,” Robinson recently told Fox League.

“They know what they like but they’re willing to fight for their mates and those around them.

“That’s what the MHF is doing.

“And, to bring that rugby league attitude to the foundation – and help many, many people, that’s very special.

“The charity is really clear on not only supporting those with brain cancer but finding a cure.”

Robinson admitted the memory of the 5,895m climb – and the reason for participating in the trek alongside Hughes, fellow Knights’ legend Danny Buderus and former NRL star Michael Gordon – would remain with him forever.

He’s also encouraging everyone to purchase a beanie to aid the MHF’s fundraising efforts.

“We all want some adventure in our lives; I wanted that, too,” the 45-year-old said.

“But, to add value and to support something so important, it gave me a depth of meaning into why we were climbing the mountain.

“Then to go away and do something that’s uncomfortable, it’s hard and it takes a lot of effort, for the MHF was just special.

“If anyone has been on a trip with Mark, they know his mindset.

“He’s a selfless guy who wants to fight for the future of others.

“The energy he has to make everyone feel welcome in the group – that everyone’s important and that he wants everyone to find value in that trip – is no different to what he brings to the foundation.

“That’s why we’re still talking about it now (in 2022), and the MHF is getting closer to its goals, and helping more people.”

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