The Latest Breaking News from My Name5 Doddie Foundation

It was a joy to reunite with teammates on MND charity cycle – Lewis Moody

During the ride, Moody was reunited with former England teammates including Martin Johnson, Jonny Wilkinson and Martin Corry.

Evening Standard · Jun 20

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 · Jul 3, 2025

Charity set up by Doddie Weir invests £4m in bid to accelerate MND research

The Discovery Network has approved grants for four multi-institutional teams of researchers.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

‘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 · Dec 19, 2024

Kenny and Gabby Logan travel in tractor to Doddie Weir MND charity event

At the event, more than £100,000 was raised in an auction hosted by former England rugby international-turned-broadcaster Martin Bayfield.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

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 · Nov 26, 2024

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) · Sep 25, 2024

The worrying biological changes found in rugby players who suffered several concussions

The study comes after it emerged that former All Blacks player Norm Hewitt died aged 55 with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

Scottish runner breaks world record for marathon in full Highland dress

A SCOTTISH runner recovered from a broken sporran chain to smash the world record for running a marathon in full Highland dress.

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

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) · Aug 22, 2023