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Ex-England cricketer Syd Lawrence 'proud' to receive MBE Ex-England cricketer Syd Lawrence 'proud' to receive MBE
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Syd Lawrence has been fundraising following his MND diagnosis last yearSyd Lawrence has been fundraising following his MND diagnosis last year
Former England and Gloucestershire bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has said he is "incredibly proud" to receive an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours.Former England and Gloucestershire bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has said he is "incredibly proud" to receive an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours.
The 61-year-old, who in 1988 became the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year and has been working to raise money and awareness of the condition.The 61-year-old, who in 1988 became the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year and has been working to raise money and awareness of the condition.
"It is not something I ever thought would sit after my name," he said, referring to the MBE letters."It is not something I ever thought would sit after my name," he said, referring to the MBE letters.
"I am absolutely delighted that it will do so for however long I am here and will be a part of my legacy when I am gone.""I am absolutely delighted that it will do so for however long I am here and will be a part of my legacy when I am gone."
Mr Lawrence took 625 wickets in 280 matches during a 16-year career at Gloucestershire that ended in 1997.Mr Lawrence took 625 wickets in 280 matches during a 16-year career at Gloucestershire that ended in 1997.
He also played five Test matches for England and has been the president of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club since 2022.He also played five Test matches for England and has been the president of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club since 2022.
In Syd's Voice - The Story of David 'Syd' Lawrence
After retiring from cricket, Mr Lawrence became a nightclub owner and amateur bodybuilder.After retiring from cricket, Mr Lawrence became a nightclub owner and amateur bodybuilder.
"As a proud Gloucester man who achieved his dream to play for England on the cricket field, it means a great deal to me and to my family who have supported me with all their love during some difficult times," he said."As a proud Gloucester man who achieved his dream to play for England on the cricket field, it means a great deal to me and to my family who have supported me with all their love during some difficult times," he said.
"I have always put my heart and soul into any challenge I have faced and that is how I have approached things since my diagnosis with motor neurone disease."I have always put my heart and soul into any challenge I have faced and that is how I have approached things since my diagnosis with motor neurone disease.
"With awareness and funds for research we can make a positive difference for those who will need it in the future.""With awareness and funds for research we can make a positive difference for those who will need it in the future."
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare, degenerative condition that affects the brain and nerves and there is no cure.Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare, degenerative condition that affects the brain and nerves and there is no cure.
Mr Lawrence recently launched his book, In Syd's Voice - The Extraordinary Life of Syd Lawrence, which shares the highest points of Mr Lawrence's career and intimate moments and memories of his life.Mr Lawrence recently launched his book, In Syd's Voice - The Extraordinary Life of Syd Lawrence, which shares the highest points of Mr Lawrence's career and intimate moments and memories of his life.
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