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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.

Evening Standard

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…

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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.

Evening Standard

Nurse recalls attending MND lecture unaware she already had the disease

Sheree Gregg was diagnosed in 2019 aged just 28.

The Independent UK

‘Weir’ in this together: Ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Since 2021, annual exercise challenge Doddie Aid has raised £5 million for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which set up by the late Doddie Weir.

The Independent UK

Kenny and Gabby Logan travel in tractor to Doddie Weir MND charity event

At the event, more than £100,000 was raised in an auction hosted by former England rugby international-turned-broadcaster Martin Bayfield.

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Charity set up by Doddie Weir reaches £18 million milestone for MND research

The foundation has backed 40 research projects which are looking at every stage of motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

Hebridean music festival to raise funds for MND research

Former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is to host a “Doddie Discofest” on a Hebridean island to raise money for research into motor…

The National (Scotland)

The worrying biological changes found in rugby players who suffered several concussions

The study comes after it emerged that former All Blacks player Norm Hewitt died aged 55 with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

Scottish runner breaks world record for marathon in full Highland dress

A SCOTTISH runner recovered from a broken sporran chain to smash the world record for running a marathon in full Highland dress.

The National (Scotland)

Charity renames building in honour of Doddie Weir after £25k donation

A CHARITY has renamed a building in honour of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir after receiving a £25,000 donation from his foundation ...

The National (Scotland)

Scots farmer carves giant 1.5km Doddie Weir tribute into field

The 1.5km picture of the Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir hopes to reaise awareness into MND.

Daily Record

Rugby fans toast late Doddie Weir as rare whisky selected by legend is released

The single malt from Ardnamurchan Distillery was chosen after the late Scottish rugby icon visited the plant, just a few weeks before he passed away after his brave battle with MND

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Scottish whisky chosen by Doddie Weir sells out in 20 minutes in MND fundraiser

Highland Single Malt AD/06:17, a whisky chosen specially by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir before he died, sold out in just 20 minutes, and profits will go to motor neurone disease research.

The National (Scotland)

Rare whisky chosen by Doddie Weir released to raise funds for MND

A WHISKY specially selected by the late Doddie Weir is set to be released to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

The National (Scotland)

Couple gears up for ‘banger’ 4500-mile rally for Doddle Weir charity

A COUPLE are gearing up for an epic 4500-mile banger rally in aid of Doddie Weir’s My Name’5

The National (Scotland)

Scottish pie shop owner cooks up fundraiser for Doddie Weir charity

WHILE thousands run, cycle and walk to raise funds to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) during Doddie Aid, one Scot has taken a rather…

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Celebs to turn out in Edinburgh for Doddie Weir charity row

HUNDREDS of supporters are expected to cheer on stars including Olympic gold medal winner Dame Katherine Grainger and former Scotland rugby captain…

The National (Scotland)

Inspirational dad with MND raises almost £500k for Doddie Weir's charity

AN inspirational dad who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease 12 months ago has raised nearly half a million pounds for Doddie Weir’s charity.

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Newcastle Falcons pay tribute to Doddie Weir with fundraiser games alongside Southern Knights

Doddie founded the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation with a mission to find a cure for MND. Now, his beloved teams will come together to continue to raise funds in his memory

The National (Scotland)

David Beckham backs bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The National (Scotland)

David Beckham backs dad's bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The Independent UK

Father’s pledge to ‘pick up the ball’ from Doddie Weir in MND fundraising battle

James Clarke, 42, was diagnosed with the condition in December 2021 and has already raised more than £440,000.

The National (Scotland)

Charity urges people to honour Doddie Weir's legacy with fundraising event

A CHARITY is urging people to honour Doddie Weir’s legacy and sign up for a fundraising event for research into motor neurone disease (MND).

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