The Latest Breaking News from the My Name5 Doddie Foundation

Lewis Moody arrives to hero’s welcome at Prem final after completing charity challenge

Moody and a host of former teammates completed a 500-mile cycling challenge ahead of the Prem final

The Independent UK · Jun 20

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 · Jun 15

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 · May 31

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 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

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) · Jan 17, 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

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) · Jul 4, 2024

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 · Oct 1, 2023

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 · Jul 4, 2023