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‘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

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)

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England women World Cup stars Bright, Earps and Hemp on honours list

Three of England’s women World Cup stars have been recognised in the New Year Honours alongside the charity work of former rugby league players Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow

The Guardian - UK

Mary Earps, Kevin Sinfield and Stuart Broad among sports stars on 2024 new year honours list

Mary Earps is among three Lionesses to be honoured after England’s run to the Women’s World Cup final, while Jeff Stelling receives an MBE for services to sport

The Independent UK

Lionesses trio and Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow recognised in New Year Honours

Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp helped the Lionesses to a first-ever World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Charity founded by Doddie Weir passes £11m milestone for MND research

The late international rugby player set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation following his diagnosis in 2016.

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Junior players at Loch Lomond Rugby Club raise funds for Doddie Aid

Having seen some of their Glasgow Warriors heroes taking part, members of the U14, U16 and U18s age groups did not need much encouragement to get involved with the Doddie Aid Rowing Challenge organised by Cameron House Hotel.

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi's new girlfriend Ellie MacDowall and who she is as new romance goes official

Lewis Capaldi is all loved up after the BRIT Awards, where he was not only spotted kissing Harry Styles, but his new girlfriend who fans think may have inspired the song 'Pointless'.

Glasgow Live

Who is Ellie MacDowall? Meet Lewis Capaldi's model girlfriend who is set to star in new ITV drama

Lewis has been dating model and actress Ellie for months but they've managed to keep things under wraps until recently.

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi and Ellie MacDowall go public with affectionate display at Brit Awards

The Pointless singer was snapped kissing Ellie MacDowall on the lips at The Brits after party.

Daily Record

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…

The National (Scotland)

Rugby stars to cycle 555 miles in 48 hours for Doddie Weir fundraising event

Doddie Aid has raised £1.5 million for motor neurone disease research so far this year.

The Independent UK

Scots veteran runs 101 miles to raise cash for Doddie Aid charity

Gary Ferguson ran 101 miles from Fort William to Glasgow on the West Highland Way.

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Glasgow former military man ran 101 miles to raise funds for Doddie Aid

Gary Ferguson ran for 24 hours - from Fort William to Glasgow - over the weekend to raise funds for the charity. He described the experience as "horrible" but is proud to have completed it.

The Independent UK

Katherine Grainger among celebrities to attend Doddie Weir regatta

The event comes about two months after Doddie Weir’s death in November.

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi goes romantic hike up Ben Hogh with rumoured girlfriend Ellie Macdowall

Lewis and Ellie enjoyed a bit of the Scottish fresh air ahead of his Hogmanay performance on BBC Scotland.

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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The Independent UK

Charity urges people to go the extra mile for Doddie Weir with fundraising event

The mass-participation exercise event starts on New Year’s Day.

Daily Record

Doddie Weir's former teammate promises to 'keep his fundraising legacy alive'

Ex-Scottish rugby captain Rob Wainright was a close friend of Doddie, who sadly died aged 52 after six-year long battle with MND.

Daily Mirror

Rugby star vows to keep Doddie Weir’s legacy alive ahead of memorial service for hero

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir died in November after a five year battle with Motor Neurone Disease, during which he campaigned to raise awareness of the condition

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir's teammate pledges to keep fundraising in Scots legend's memory

A FORMER rugby star has vowed to keep Doddie Weir’s fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND).

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s former teammate to continue to fundraise in his memory

Rob Wainwright has said he will continue to raise funds to help find a cure for motor neurone disease.

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