Lizzi has officially been named Woman of Steel. It was a long road to get here but seeing this recognition makes the effort feel worthwhile. Thank you for staying with me through the heavy lifting.
September 8, 2015
Final supporters
Lizzi Jones is a Wife, Mother and an inspiration. Lizzie is the wife of rugby league player Danny Jones and eight-month-old twins Bobby and Phoebe.
Danny who played for Keighley Cougars won 12 Wales caps and scored over 1,000 points in 150 games over two spells with the West Yorkshire club after starting out at his home-town club Halifax.
Lizzie has not only shown incredible strength and courage during the heartbreaking loss of her husband but has continued to keep the memory of her beloved Danny alive by undertaking a successful campaign that will see all Rugby League players undergo compulsory ECG's so to detect any potential cardiac issues.
Danny died from undiagnosed hereditary heart disease after collapsing during a match against London Skolars.
Since then Rugby League fans, players, administrators and the wider public have donated over £230,000 to a trust fund set up by the RFL Benevolent Fund to secure the futures of Danny and Lizzie’s children.
Her performance ahead of the final between Hull Kingston Rovers and Leeds Rhinos will see Lizzie follow in the footsteps of Danny, who represented Wales at the national stadium in a Four Nations fixture in 2011.
Lizzie Jones said: “I can’t thank people enough for what they’ve done. They’ve made the most horrific point in my life a little bit more bearable. The kindness has been overwhelming.”
Lizzie currently combines her role as a mum with coaching aspiring young singers and teaching audition techniques, and has previously sung professionally at theatres across the country, including the West End.
Lizzie has not only been a beacon of light and a source of inspiration but she continues to love and support the sport her beloved Danny lived for.
It is now time we recognised the strength and courage of this amazing woman with a permanent award. I would like to suggest an annual "Woman of Steel" Award, much like the Steve Prescott 'Man Of Steel' Award named after the late, great Steve Prescott, the Woman of Steel is awarded to a female who has been not only a great servant to the sport but someone who goes above and beyond to spread the word of Rugby League and the players and community.
Please sign this petition and let's make this happen, Rugby League despite it's appearance as a male dominated sport, is deeply entrenched with female staff, players, journalists and volunteers up and down the country.
Lizzie Jones, you are our inaugural 'Woman Of Steel' in both heart and spirit.
RFL - Please make this happen, it is not only a fitting award but will be an award that will be a long lasting legacy for Danny Jones and all whom make Rugby League the only sport in the world to truly be a Family Sport.
Yours,
Louise Woodward-Styles
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Reached 1,000 supporters
August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015
The weight of the last few months feels heavy today, but seeing this momentum grow gives me a reason to keep moving forward. It is exhausting to carry this grief while fighting for change, yet knowing you are with me helps light the path ahead.
August 14, 2015
The days feel long and the weight of this goal is heavy, yet we are nearing the one thousand mark. Pushing past this point is necessary to ensure Lizzie gets the recognition she earned. Help me get this across the finish line so her work cannot be ignored.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2015
562 Comments
Such an inspirational, strong lady. Going through what is the hardest of times, but still for Danny's memory, and for the twins, she is working for the good of all involved in sport. A very worthy winner.
Lizzy Jones is a remarkable young mother who's strength and courage of these past few months is nothing but outstanding! Her voice should be heard by all medical personal within and outside the sporting industry in order to try and prevent such a tragic and heartbreaking loss of happening again.
Lizzie is a true inspiration she has shown amazing strength throught this tough time. To see her come out with the twins at cougar park shows the strength she had it was emotional to be there but shows others you can be strong.
Inspirational woman who is admired by all the Rugby League community. Her campaigning will make sure the athletism of these elite sporting people will be screened in future to avoid such tragedies.
Such an inspiration to all after the sudden tragic loss of of her husband at a young age with baby twins. Most would have gone to pieces but Lizze has an amazing strength to face the world and fight for players to be checked for illness. All this in Danny's name. So proud of this amazing woman.
She deserves this so much.
Could not think of a better person to win Woman of Steel award 2015 Good Luck Lizzie Jones
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Lizzi has officially been named Woman of Steel. It was a long road to get here but seeing this recognition makes the effort feel worthwhile. Thank you for staying with me through the heavy lifting.
September 8, 2015
Final supporters
Lizzi Jones is a Wife, Mother and an inspiration. Lizzie is the wife of rugby league player Danny Jones and eight-month-old twins Bobby and Phoebe.
Danny who played for Keighley Cougars won 12 Wales caps and scored over 1,000 points in 150 games over two spells with the West Yorkshire club after starting out at his home-town club Halifax.
Lizzie has not only shown incredible strength and courage during the heartbreaking loss of her husband but has continued to keep the memory of her beloved Danny alive by undertaking a successful campaign that will see all Rugby League players undergo compulsory ECG's so to detect any potential cardiac issues.
Danny died from undiagnosed hereditary heart disease after collapsing during a match against London Skolars.
Since then Rugby League fans, players, administrators and the wider public have donated over £230,000 to a trust fund set up by the RFL Benevolent Fund to secure the futures of Danny and Lizzie’s children.
Her performance ahead of the final between Hull Kingston Rovers and Leeds Rhinos will see Lizzie follow in the footsteps of Danny, who represented Wales at the national stadium in a Four Nations fixture in 2011.
Lizzie Jones said: “I can’t thank people enough for what they’ve done. They’ve made the most horrific point in my life a little bit more bearable. The kindness has been overwhelming.”
Lizzie currently combines her role as a mum with coaching aspiring young singers and teaching audition techniques, and has previously sung professionally at theatres across the country, including the West End.
Lizzie has not only been a beacon of light and a source of inspiration but she continues to love and support the sport her beloved Danny lived for.
It is now time we recognised the strength and courage of this amazing woman with a permanent award. I would like to suggest an annual "Woman of Steel" Award, much like the Steve Prescott 'Man Of Steel' Award named after the late, great Steve Prescott, the Woman of Steel is awarded to a female who has been not only a great servant to the sport but someone who goes above and beyond to spread the word of Rugby League and the players and community.
Please sign this petition and let's make this happen, Rugby League despite it's appearance as a male dominated sport, is deeply entrenched with female staff, players, journalists and volunteers up and down the country.
Lizzie Jones, you are our inaugural 'Woman Of Steel' in both heart and spirit.
RFL - Please make this happen, it is not only a fitting award but will be an award that will be a long lasting legacy for Danny Jones and all whom make Rugby League the only sport in the world to truly be a Family Sport.
Yours,
Louise Woodward-Styles
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015
The weight of the last few months feels heavy today, but seeing this momentum grow gives me a reason to keep moving forward. It is exhausting to carry this grief while fighting for change, yet knowing you are with me helps light the path ahead.
August 14, 2015
The days feel long and the weight of this goal is heavy, yet we are nearing the one thousand mark. Pushing past this point is necessary to ensure Lizzie gets the recognition she earned. Help me get this across the finish line so her work cannot be ignored.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2015
562 Comments
I can't think of a more fitting winner for the first ever 'Woman of Steel' award. The bravery and courage of Lizzie Jones on 29th Aug and every day she gets through is definitely worth recognition and what better a legacy for her late husband. Make this happen.
Such an inspirational, strong lady. Going through what is the hardest of times, but still for Danny's memory, and for the twins, she is working for the good of all involved in sport. A very worthy winner.
Lizzy Jones is a remarkable young mother who's strength and courage of these past few months is nothing but outstanding! Her voice should be heard by all medical personal within and outside the sporting industry in order to try and prevent such a tragic and heartbreaking loss of happening again.
Lizzie is a true inspiration she has shown amazing strength throught this tough time. To see her come out with the twins at cougar park shows the strength she had it was emotional to be there but shows others you can be strong.
Inspirational woman who is admired by all the Rugby League community. Her campaigning will make sure the athletism of these elite sporting people will be screened in future to avoid such tragedies.
Such an inspiration to all after the sudden tragic loss of of her husband at a young age with baby twins. Most would have gone to pieces but Lizze has an amazing strength to face the world and fight for players to be checked for illness. All this in Danny's name. So proud of this amazing woman.
She deserves this so much.
Could not think of a better person to win Woman of Steel award 2015 Good Luck Lizzie Jones
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I can't think of a more fitting winner for the first ever 'Woman of Steel' award. The bravery and courage of Lizzie Jones on 29th Aug and every day she gets through is definitely worth recognition and what better a legacy for her late husband. Make this happen.