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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’.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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John Swinney encourages Scots to take part in Doddie Aid run challenge

SCOTLAND’S First Minister John Swinney has sent “good wishes” to everyone taking part in a charity challenge as he has encouraged people to…

The National (Scotland)

‘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

MND clinical trials get £500k boost on Doddie Weir's birthday

Clinical trials into motor neurone disease (MND) have received a £500,000 boost from a charity founded by late rugby legend Doddie Weir on what…

The National (Scotland)

Rugby star Kenny Logan and celebrity team set off on 700-mile charity challenge

The group are due to arrive in Paris on Saturday October 7.

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Doddie Weir's pal and ex-teammate Kenny Logan opens up on 'missing him'

Kenny Logan has said that he withheld his own cancer diagnosis from Doddie Weir as he felt guilty that treatment options were available to him but not to his lifelong friend.

Edinburgh Live

Man carries 100kg barbell up Ben Nevis to raise funds for MND research

David Dooher, 38, was inspired by the late Doddie Weir.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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)

Scots couple take tartan Volvo on epic trip to Rome after aunt's tragic MND death

Lucy and Stewart Alexander will drive their plaid-clad estate car to Rome in aid of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

Daily Record

Scots joiner to lift 100kg barbell up Ben Nevis for MND research in Doddie Weir's memory

David Dooher will carry the heavyweight to the UK's highest peak on his birthday this summer to help fundraising for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

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