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

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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

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

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Charity renames building in honour of Doddie Weir after £25k donation

A CHARITY has renamed a building in honour of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir after receiving a £25,000 donation from his foundation ...

The National (Scotland)

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

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as Wales face another Six Nations doubt and England unveil new coach

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Daily Record

Doddie Weir's wife says family given 'comfort' by global support at memorial service

Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the rugby union giant at the service in the Borders after his death from motor neurone disease last month aged 52.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service for rugby legend

Hundreds of people gathered at Melrose Parish Church to honour the late Scotland international, who died in November after a six-year illness with motor neuron disease

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir's wife 'overwhelmed' by messages of support during memorial service

DODDIE Weir’s wife has expressed her gratitude for the “overwhelming” support her family has received ahead of the former Scotland…

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service

Hundreds of people from the world of rugby union and beyond have gathered at Melrose Parish Church.

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland's political leaders pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon pledged to do all she can to find a cure to motor neuron disease.

Edinburgh Live

Prince William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ rugby star as Doddie Weir dies at 52

In a personally signed tweet, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales paid tribute to the late rugby legend Doddie Weir as his family announced his death.

The Independent UK

William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52

Weir founded a motor neurone disease research foundation.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

The former rugby player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.

Wales Online

‘Inspirational’ Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir dies aged 52

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016

Irish Mirror

Former Scotland star Doddie Weir dies at 52 after battling motor neurone disease

The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.

Chronicle Live

Former Newcastle Falcons captain Doddie Weir dies, aged 52, following battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby confirmed Doddie Weir's passing on social media on Saturday evening with a statement from his family who described him as an "inspirational force of nature"

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