The 60-year-old received an external disease diagnosis earlier this year. There is no known treatment for the uncommon, degenerative illness that affects the brain and nerves.
Former Scotland rugby union front Doddie Weir passed away in November 2022, six years after receiving a diagnosis, while former England and Leeds rugby league player Rob Burrow also died from the illness earlier this year.
Lawrence, who spent 16 years at Gloucestershire taking 625 wickets in 280 matches while playing five Test matches for England, stated in an interview with BBC Breakfast that Burrow has inspired him.
Although we battle every day, we are here to fight and cherish the moments.
Following a delayed recovery from a knee replacement, Lawrence was having difficulty walking around Christmas last year and was sent to the hospital in March for a three-month stay.
He claims it has been difficult to adjust to the changes in his life since receiving an MND diagnosis.
“I got the dreadful news in June that I had the disease which is a tough one,” stated the man.
It’s difficult to accept if you’ve always been a big, strong man and then something like this happens to you. incredibly difficult. I’ve never depended on anyone to take care of me.
