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Doddie Weir’s widow takes on 750-mile cycling challenge to raise money for MND charity he founded

Rugby legend Doddie Weir passed away in November 2022 after living with motor neurone disease for six years

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Wife of Doddie Weir takes on 750-mile cycle to raise money for his charity

Kathy Weir said she now feels mentally ready to take on the challenge.

Evening Standard

Lewis Moody pays tribute to Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow for raising MND awareness

The 2003 World Cup winner revealed last month that he has the incurable muscle-wasting condition.

The Independent UK

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Inquiry into rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel to hear opening statements

Sam Eljamel is thought to have harmed dozens of patients and left some with life-changing injuries

The Independent UK

Creative Scotland too bureaucratic and slow and needs overhauled, review finds

The 70-page report said the national arts body lacked ambition and needed to modernise but said it was still relevant.

Evening Standard

Doddie Weir’s son to lead Scotland in Doddie Aid fundraising challenge

The Scotland rugby legend died in November 2022 aged 52 after a six-year battle with motor neurone disease

Evening Standard

The most incredible challenges celebrities have done for charity, as Sara Cox raises £7.6m

Some of Britain’s top celebs have raised millions for charity over the years

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Lewis Moody’s legendary bravery on the rugby pitch can fuel MND fight

The former England captain, nicknamed ‘Mad Dog’ for his fearless and relentless playing style, is already impressively confronting his greatest challenge after revealing his motor neurone disease diagnosis

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What is motor neurone disease and what are the symptoms?

Former England rugby player Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with the condition

The Independent UK

Take two as rowing crew head back to the start line for epic challenge

The ROW4MND crew are now attempting to reach John O’Groats via the east coast of the UK rather than the Irish Sea due to the weather

Evening Standard

Sport stars pay tribute to late Doddie Weir in birthday video

Supporters from across the UK will wear Doddie tartan to work on Friday, which would have been the star’s birthday.

The Independent UK

Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

The 555-mile cycle set off from Belfast on Sunday in memory of the late Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir.

The Independent UK

Ally McCoist involved in four-person bike crash during charity challenge

FOOTBALL legend Ally McCoist has been involved in a four-person bicycle crash during a 555-mile charity ride ...

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Celebrities embark on 555-mile cycle for MND research and deliver Lions match ball

Scottish rugby legend Kenny Logan will lead the team through the island of Ireland for six days from Sunday.

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Golf brand founder to play 25 rounds in five days in MND charity fundraiser

Graeme Smeaton said attempting the challenge on courses where he first fell in love with the sport will be ‘incredibly special’.

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‘Rob just put it down to bad luck’: Lindsey Burrow on her husband, MND and running her own marathons

Wife of rugby league legend who spent the last five years of his life raising awareness of MND and fundraising for a cure says the game will always be a part of her family’s life

Evening Standard

Kenny Logan vows to ‘keep going’ until MND cure found ahead of cycle challenge

Logan will be joined on the ride by ex-footballer Ally McCoist and Battlestar Galactica actor Jamie Bamber.

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Charity set up by Doddie Weir invests £4m in bid to accelerate MND research

The Discovery Network has approved grants for four multi-institutional teams of researchers.

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Doddie Aid 2025 raises more than £1 million for motor neurone disease research

Thousands of participants walked, ran, swam and cycled more than one million miles for charity during the first five weeks of 2025.

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Scottish star Gerard Butler drops in on Doddie Weir fundraiser

HOLLYWOOD superstar Gerard Butler dropped in to cheer on a team of more than 300 cyclists and support teams ...

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Scotland rugby star takes on fresh challenge for Doddie Aid

FORMER Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is set to lead a 300-strong team of cyclists from Dublin to Edinburgh to raise funds for a charity set…

Evening Standard

Ex-Scotland captain Wainwright to take on fresh challenge for Doddie Aid

Doddie’s Grand Tour 2025 will begin at Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse this week, ending at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh at the weekend.

Evening Standard

Sir Chris Hoy to host virtual cycling event for Doddie Aid

The Coffee and Cake Ride on Sunday aims to raise £5,555 for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

The Independent UK

Nurse recalls attending MND lecture unaware she already had the disease

Sheree Gregg was diagnosed in 2019 aged just 28.

Evening Standard

Swinney signs up for charity fundraiser for motor neurone disease cure

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s Doddie Aid campaign runs from January 1 until February 5.

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