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The Latest Breaking News from Doddie Weir

Listen to Doddie Weir and ensure access to MND research funding, Tory MP says

The former Scotland and British and Irish Lions lock revealed in June 2017 that he was suffering from the disease.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh's Doddie Weir honoured by renowned mouth artist in aid of MND research

Henry Fraser was left paralysed from the shoulder after a driving accident and has since learned how to paint using brushes attached to a mouthpiece. As a homage to Edinburgh born Doddie Weir, the artist has created a piece for the foundation.

Edinburgh Live

Artist who paints with his mouth unveils artwork inspired by ‘hero’ Doddie Weir

Henry Fraser, 30, learned to paint with his mouth after becoming paralysed from the neck down after a diving accident when he was 17.

The Independent UK

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Rugby players 15 times more likely to suffer devastating motor neurone disease

Scottish union legend Doddie Weir and league super star Rob Burrow are among the rugby players diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease - which kills nerves that carry messages from the brain to muscles

Daily Mirror

Leeds Rhinos great Kevin Sinfield reveals latest marathon challenge for Rob Burrow and MND

Sinfield will finish his challenge at Old Trafford during half-time of the Rugby League World Cup final

Leeds Live

Rugby legends hail Motor Neurone Disease breakthrough that 'will bring hope to thousands'

A breakthrough in MND treatment has been described as 'remarkable’ as rugby greats Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow - both diagnosed with the condition - say there is hope for the future

Daily Mirror

Leeds man's vow after tragic death of wife from 'cruel' disease

Susie Hamlin died after battling motor neurone disease and left behind her heart-broken husband and unable to see her children grow up

Leeds Live

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Ex-Scotland rugby captain becomes Edinburgh barista to serve coffee for Doddie Weir charity

The former Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors flanker John Barclay turned from hard runner to barista in the capital this week as he raised funds for a MND charity.

Edinburgh Live

Former rugby captain ‘buzzing’ for coffee to help Doddie Weir’s MND charity

John Barclay served coffees made from a new blend which will raise cash for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, set up by Weir.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh cyclist diagnosed with MND helps raise more than £50,000 for My Name'5 Doddie

A 34-YEAR-OLD author and wine expert from Edinburgh who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) has completed a 265 mile cycling challenge…

The National (Scotland)

Young dad, 34, diagnosed with deadly disease after feeling numb pain in finger

Davy Zyn was diagnosed with the life-changing illness after feeling a numb pain in his finger, but says every day is a blessing as he gears up for a tough challenge

Daily Mirror

Young Edinburgh dad was diagnosed with MND after feeling numb pain in finger

Davy Zyn was diagnosed with the life-changing illness in 2018 after feeling a number pain in his finger. After years of fundraising and campaigning, the 34-year-old is set to cycle 260 miles across Scotland's highest public roads

Edinburgh Live

Tonight's rugby news as new evidence rocks game and 'next All Blacks boss' names Welshman in dream coaching team

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland pays tribute to Wales star and Ed Slater issues statement after devastating diagnosis

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Ed Slater thanks fans in emotional message after being given motor neurone disease diagnosis

On Thursday, Gloucester rugby revealed the heartbreaking news that forward Ed Slater would be retiring with immediate effect having been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

Ed Slater says he ‘will meet this challenge head-on’ after MND diagnosis

Second-row forward was diagnosed after six months of testing.

Bristol Post

Gloucester Rugby star Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

He has made the decision to retire from rugby with immediate effect

Evening Standard

Ed Slater: Growing calls on government to research rugby’s relationship with Motor Neurone Disease

There have been calls for greater research into rugby’s relationship with Motor Neurone Disease after the Gloucester lock Ed Slater was forced to retire from the game at just 33 following his diagnosis.

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The Independent UK

Gloucester forward Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

Second-row forward was diagnosed after six months of testing

Daily Record

Doddie Weir lights up Abertay University graduation day

The rugby legend - who is battling Motor Neurone Disease - is the champion of a multi-million pound campaign to find a cure for the condition.

Wales Online

What the 1997 Lions look like now as heroes reunited exactly 25 years on

Members of the squad from the triumphant 1997 Lions tour of South Africa are meeting up for a reunion this week

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway pals to take on golfing challenge for charity

Adam Graham and Darren Fortnum aim to play 100 holes in the space of one day

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield: It's humbling to win this award but I won't stop until we find a cure

Rugby league legend turned Leicester coach honoured by Rugby Players' Association after raising almost £5m for MND Association

Belfast Live

Friends of rugby legend Doddie Weir hit Belfast roads to raise £25,000

The money will be donated to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to conduct research into motor neurone disease.

Daily Record

Perth businessman Gordon Wilson on track for Wales in gruelling cycling challenge for charity

The Six Nations-themed test will take Gordon on his bike from Murrayfield to Cardiff in order to support Doddie Weir’s MND charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

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