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Lewis Moody on his MND battle and charity challenge: ‘I feel a sense of hope’

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE: As he prepares to take on a seven-day cycling challenge, the former England captain tells Harry Latham-Coyle about life with MND, the support of his former teammates and the reasons for optimism for the future

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Lewis Moody takes on challenge to raise awareness and funding for Doddie Weir’s MND charity

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Lewis Moody ‘picking up baton’ left by Doddie Weir with MND fundraising cycle ride

Lewis Moody is ‘picking up the MND baton’ left by Doddie Weir after announcing plans to lead a 500-mile, seven-day cycling challenge this summer

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Lewis Moody to take on charity cycling challenge to raise money to fight MND

The former England captain was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in September

The Independent UK

Lewis Moody plans 500-mile cycle challenge for Doddie Weir’s MND charity

Other rugby stars, family and friends will join him on the journey this June.

Evening Standard

Doddie Weir’s widow praises supporters as motor neurone disease fundraising tops £2m

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Doddie Weir’s widow ‘incredibly grateful’ to motor neurone disease donors

George ‘Doddie’ Weir died in 2022 after suffering from motor neurone disease for several years.

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Doddie Weir’s widow ‘grateful’ as motor neurone disease fundraising passes £2m mark

Kathy Weir said she was ‘incredibly grateful’ as fundraising passes £2million

The Independent UK

Charity cycle involving wife of Doddie Weir sets off with £1m already raised

The Doddie’s Triple Crown 2026 team left Melrose on Tuesday, with a 750-mile cycle to Dublin ahead of them.

Evening Standard

Rowers begin second leg of sea challenge to raise millions for MND research

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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Evening Standard

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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The Independent UK

What is motor neurone disease and what are the symptoms?

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 ...

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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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