Veteran footy commentator makes heartwarming statement to Mark Hughes after brain cancer ended his 44-year radio career

Radio legend David Morrow has sent a heartwarming statement to Mark Hughes after another another enormously successful Beanies for Brain Cancer Round.

Morrow, one of Australia's most highly regarded sports broadcasters, was diagnosed with brain cancer before Christmas and has since stepped down from his role at 2GB.

The well known rugby league personality worked calling first-grade rugby league games for 44 years before the diagnosis. 

Hughes, a former Newcastle Knight and now better known as the founder of the world famous Mark Hughes Foundation where the concept Beanies For Brain Cancer was given life, appeared on 2GB's Continuous Call on Sunday.

'The Beanie for Brain cancer round has really propelled us to another level,' said Hughes.

'The support we get from the whole community, particularly the rugby league community, at this time is overwhelming.

'You read out those stats... It keeps me motivated because we have got tot improve these things for so many people.'

Morrow, who has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment, sent a touching message to listeners and Hughes.

'To all the continuous call team listeners, this is just a message from David Morrow wishing you all the best - especially you Mark, and the foundation, and all those who get behind the foundation,' he began.

'I can't understand what some of you have been through, but I can now.

'I'm doing okay, as well as can be expected as they would say in doctors' terminology.

'I tell you what it's tough. It's a tough road to row.

'I thank you Mark for everything you have done. You've helped so many people to lift their spirits and try to find a way to beat this unbelievable, hideous disease.

'Honestly, thanks for all your support and everyone else who has given me support... without them I'm not sure we would've even got this far. I'm lucky, I really am so lucky.

'Thanks for all your support and please support the Mark Hughes Foundation. Every cent counts towards the most underfunded research program in Australia. We need it.'

Hughes was touched by the message from Morrow and stated that he looks forward hearing and talking to him every year. 

'That's hard listening that and that's the reality of brain cancer. It's devastating to me and everyone listening. It's why we keep going with this [initiative].

'It's the absolute worst. I just want to stop it. I've had a gutful - I just need to crack the code to this thing. I'm not going to stop.

'I know some people probably think, 'Oh, this bloke's back on again this year and he just raves on, and we can't get rid of him', but I hope you're not going to get rid of me because I want to stick around and see this to the end myself so that the Morrow family and so many other families don't have to go through this garbage.'