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Doddie Weir’s wife and son join Lewis Moody’s 500-mile ride to fund MND research

The ride will end at Twickenham ahead of the Gallagher Prem Rugby Final.

Evening Standard

Doddie Weir’s wife to join Lewis Moody’s 500-mile ride to fund MND research

The 500-mile, seven-day cycling challenge will raise money for research into motor neurone disease.

Evening Standard

Lewis Moody on his MND battle and charity challenge: ‘I feel a sense of hope’

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE: As he prepares to take on a seven-day cycling challenge, the former England captain tells Harry Latham-Coyle about life with MND, the support of his former teammates and the reasons for optimism for the future

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Lewis Moody ‘picking up baton’ left by Doddie Weir with MND fundraising cycle ride

Lewis Moody is ‘picking up the MND baton’ left by Doddie Weir after announcing plans to lead a 500-mile, seven-day cycling challenge this summer

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Moody plans 500-mile cycle challenge for Doddie Weir’s MND charity

Other rugby stars, family and friends will join him on the journey this June.

Evening Standard

Golf brand founder to play 25 rounds in five days in MND charity fundraiser

Graeme Smeaton said attempting the challenge on courses where he first fell in love with the sport will be ‘incredibly special’.

The Independent UK

Kenny Logan vows to ‘keep going’ until MND cure found ahead of cycle challenge

Logan will be joined on the ride by ex-footballer Ally McCoist and Battlestar Galactica actor Jamie Bamber.

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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

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…

The National (Scotland)

‘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

MND clinical trials get £500k boost on Doddie Weir's birthday

Clinical trials into motor neurone disease (MND) have received a £500,000 boost from a charity founded by late rugby legend Doddie Weir on what…

The National (Scotland)

Rugby star Kenny Logan and celebrity team set off on 700-mile charity challenge

The group are due to arrive in Paris on Saturday October 7.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir's pal and ex-teammate Kenny Logan opens up on 'missing him'

Kenny Logan has said that he withheld his own cancer diagnosis from Doddie Weir as he felt guilty that treatment options were available to him but not to his lifelong friend.

Edinburgh Live

Man carries 100kg barbell up Ben Nevis to raise funds for MND research

David Dooher, 38, was inspired by the late Doddie Weir.

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Scottish whisky chosen by Doddie Weir sells out in 20 minutes in MND fundraiser

Highland Single Malt AD/06:17, a whisky chosen specially by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir before he died, sold out in just 20 minutes, and profits will go to motor neurone disease research.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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.

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