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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

Doddie Aid 2025 raises more than £1 million for motor neurone disease research

Thousands of participants walked, ran, swam and cycled more than one million miles for charity during the first five weeks of 2025.

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Scottish star Gerard Butler drops in on Doddie Weir fundraiser

HOLLYWOOD superstar Gerard Butler dropped in to cheer on a team of more than 300 cyclists and support teams ...

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Scotland rugby star takes on fresh challenge for Doddie Aid

FORMER Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is set to lead a 300-strong team of cyclists from Dublin to Edinburgh to raise funds for a charity set…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Scotland captain Wainwright to take on fresh challenge for Doddie Aid

Doddie’s Grand Tour 2025 will begin at Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse this week, ending at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh at the weekend.

Evening Standard

John Swinney encourages Scots to take part in Doddie Aid run challenge

SCOTLAND’S First Minister John Swinney has sent “good wishes” to everyone taking part in a charity challenge as he has encouraged people to…

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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)

England women World Cup stars Bright, Earps and Hemp on honours list

Three of England’s women World Cup stars have been recognised in the New Year Honours alongside the charity work of former rugby league players Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow

The Guardian - UK

Mary Earps, Kevin Sinfield and Stuart Broad among sports stars on 2024 new year honours list

Mary Earps is among three Lionesses to be honoured after England’s run to the Women’s World Cup final, while Jeff Stelling receives an MBE for services to sport

The Independent UK

Lionesses trio and Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow recognised in New Year Honours

Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp helped the Lionesses to a first-ever World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Scottish university head given rare highest honour in New Year list

A SCOTTISH university principal has become only the 28th person this century to be appointed to the most senior rank of the Order of the British…

The National (Scotland)

Rugby fans toast late Doddie Weir as rare whisky selected by legend is released

The single malt from Ardnamurchan Distillery was chosen after the late Scottish rugby icon visited the plant, just a few weeks before he passed away after his brave battle with MND

Daily Record

Rare whisky chosen by Doddie Weir released to raise funds for MND

A WHISKY specially selected by the late Doddie Weir is set to be released to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

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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…

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Chronicle Live

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Rugby stars to cycle 555 miles in 48 hours for Doddie Weir fundraising event

Doddie Aid has raised £1.5 million for motor neurone disease research so far this year.

Edinburgh Live

Sporting stars gather in Edinburgh for charity row in aid of Doddie Weir

Sporting stars from across the board gathered in person and virtually to row hundreds of thousands of metres to raise money for the late Doddie Weir's charity, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

The Independent UK

Katherine Grainger among rowers to smash thousands of metres for Doddie charity

The challenge was to see which team could row the furthest in three hours.

The National (Scotland)

Celebs to turn out in Edinburgh for Doddie Weir charity row

HUNDREDS of supporters are expected to cheer on stars including Olympic gold medal winner Dame Katherine Grainger and former Scotland rugby captain…

The Independent UK

Katherine Grainger among celebrities to attend Doddie Weir regatta

The event comes about two months after Doddie Weir’s death in November.

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