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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.

Daily Record

Mountain rescuer to carry 100kg up Ben Nevis for MND charity

A MOUNTAIN rescuer plans to carry a 100kg barbell on his shoulders up Ben Nevis to raise money for motor neurone disease research.

The National (Scotland)

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Mountain rescuer will carry 100kg weight up Ben Nevis for MND charity

David Dooher says the weight represents ‘the burden carried by those who live with MND’.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s former teammates vow to continue fundraiser for MND

The 1988 Scotland Schools team, who played in New Zealand alongside Doddie Weir, completed an 88km challenge in memory of their former teammate.

The Independent UK

Artist Megan Reilly's designs feature in sheep art trail ahead of Royal Highland Show

Exhibits from the "Flock to the Show" installation will travel Scotland ahead of herding together at the Royal Highland Show in June

Daily Record

Ex-teammate of rugby legend Doddie Weir takes on 88km challenge to raise MND funds

Andy Nicol and fellow 1988 Scotland schoolboy players will cycle and walk distance to support My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

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Former rugby captain and team set to raise money for Doddie Weir charity

Doddie 88 is aiming to raise as much money as possible for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

The Independent UK

Gabby Logan says last year 'emotional' after Kenny's cancer fight and deaths of two pals

Gabby Logan has spoken about the challenging year that her husband Kenny Logan and their family have faced, including speaking about his health in a new interview with woman&home

Daily Mirror

Lewis Capaldi and Ewan McGregor help Doddie Weir charity raise millions

MORE than £2 million has been raised by fundraisers including Lewis Capaldi and Ewan McGregor in honour of a former rugby player who died…

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir charity raises more than £2m in first six weeks of 2023

Around 40,000 people are thought to have been part of the six weeks of activity for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

Daily Record

More than £2m raised for Doddie Weir charity in first six weeks of 2023

Stars including Lewis Capaldi and Ewan McGregor supported the Doddie Aid mass participation event, which began on January 1.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir's wife and sons vow 'it's bigger than dad' as they fight for a Motor Neurone Disease cure

Kathy, Hamish and Angus Weir appeared on ITV's Lorraine show and spoke of how vital finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease is.

Chronicle Live

Doddie Weir "would have been proud" as Scotland pay tribute to hero after Wales win

Scotland won the Doddie Weir Cup in emphatic style at Murrayfield on Saturday, hammering Wales 35-7 in their first home game since the legendary second row died

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The Guardian - UK

Townsend urges Scotland to improve after momentous win against Wales

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland will have to improve again for their next matches despite crushing Wales to win their opening two Six Nations matches for the first time

Daily Record

Scotland v Wales match ball handed over after 555-mile charity ride for Doddie Weir

The 200-strong peloton, led by former rugby captain Rob Wainwright, started its epic trip from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday morning.

The Independent UK

Scotland v Wales match ball handed over after Doddie Weir 555-mile charity ride

200 cyclists took part in the 48-hour charity ride across Wales, England and Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

Family of Doddie Weir vow to find a cure for MND as cyclists travel 555 miles to Edinburgh

Doddie's family have given their first public interview since the passing of the Scottish rugby legend. Speaking on Lorraine on Friday, they vowed to find a cure for MND.

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Daily Record

Doddie Weir's family 'determined to find cure for Motor Neurone Disease'

Doddie, 52, died in November last year after a six-year battle with the disease.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s family vow to find cure for motor neurone disease

Weir found the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to further research into the disease.

Edinburgh Live

Ryan Reynolds backs cyclists riding from Cardiff to Edinburgh in memory of Doddie Weir

The Deadpool actor has thrown his support behind the hundreds of riders that are making their way from Cardiff to Edinburgh in memory of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.

Daily Record

Borgue farmer aims to cover 1,000 miles for Doddie Aid after own miracle recovery from illness

Neil Picken was flattened by a mystery virus two years ago which left him with “brain fog” and no energy until the condition suddenly lifted

The National (Scotland)

Ryan Reynolds sends message to stars cycling to Murrayfield in Doddie Weir fundraiser

Ryan Reynolds has wished the “best of luck” to a team of rugby stars who are cycling 555 miles in 48 hours to deliver the match ball ahead of…

Daily Record

Ryan Reynolds shares support for cyclists riding in memory of Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir

The Deadpool actor, who owns Wrexham AFC with pal Rob McElhenney, wished the riders good luck as they embarked on their journey and welcomed them to The Racecourse Ground, the home of his team.

Wales Online

Former Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County and Wales footballer Jason Bowen diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The devastating news has just been confirmed by his family

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