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Sporty high-flyer diagnosed with MND after slurring making speeches raises £170K for research with 50 mile cycle backed by David Beckham

A sporty high-flyer who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease after slurring as he made speeches has raised more than £170K for research into the incurable condition with a 50 mile off-road cycling challenge – backed by celebrities like David ...

19 Aug 2022 at 09:00

Scotland

Cyclist with MND completes 265-mile charity bike ride through Cairngorms

A man who was given a terminal diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) four years ago has completed an ambitious a 265-mile charity bike ride through Scotland’s highest roads. Davy Zyw and his support team completed the continuous bicycle ride ...

14 Aug 2022 at 14:28

Rugby Union

Gloucester forward Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

Gloucester forward Ed Slater has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The Gallagher Premiership club said the 33-year-old had made the decision to retire from rugby with immediate effect. In a statement, Gloucester said: “Gloucester ...

21 Jul 2022 at 20:46

Scotland

Artist who paints with his mouth unveils artwork inspired by ‘hero’ Doddie Weir

An artist who paints with his mouth after being left paralysed following a diving accident has created artwork to raise funds for the charity set up by Doddie Weir as he battles against motor neurone disease (MND). Henry Fraser, 30, ...

14 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Former rugby captain ‘buzzing’ for coffee to help Doddie Weir’s MND charity

Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay has said he was “buzzing” to try a new coffee helping to raise cash for the charity set up by Doddie Weir as he battles motor neurone disease. Devon-based coffee firm Rugga Coffee created ...

24 Aug 2022 at 22:24

Rugby League

Jonathan Edwards joins Kevin Sinfield on day three of ultra marathon challenge

World triple jump record holder Jonathan Edwards turned out to support Kevin Sinfield on day three of his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge in aid of motor neurone disease. Former Olympic champion Edwards, who set his world-best leap in ...

15 Nov 2022 at 17:43

Scotland

Doddie Aid raises £1m in just 11 days for motor neurone disease research

An event set up to raise cash for the charity formed by Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir has already hit the £1 million mark. The 2023 Doddie Aid event passed the milestone just 11 days into the six-week campaign to raise ...

12 Jan 2023 at 15:02

Doddie Weir’s former teammate to continue to fundraise in his memory

A former rugby star has vowed to keep Doddie Weir’s fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND). Rob Wainwright, who was previously a teammate of Doddie Weir and a former rugby union ...

18 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Sport

International upheaval and domestic distress – Rugby union’s year of surprises

Rugby union was a sport scattered with tales of the unexpected in 2022. England head coach Eddie Jones and his Wales counterpart Wayne Pivac lost their jobs 24 hours apart, Ireland claimed an historic Test series ...

16 Dec 2022 at 14:33

Scotland

Red tape holding up £50m motor neurone disease research funding, say campaigners

Scientists have not received a penny of the £50 million funding pot for motor neurone disease (MND) research promised by the Government, a charity has claimed. Campaigners said that people with the disease are ...

28 Nov 2022 at 14:59

Scotland

Red tape holding up £50m motor neurone disease research funding, say campaigners

Funding for motor neurone disease (MND) research is being held back by “red tape and bureaucracy” while people with the disease are “running out of time”, campaigners have said. Former Scotland international ...

28 Nov 2022 at 12:04

Father’s pledge to ‘pick up the ball’ from Doddie Weir in MND fundraising battle

A father of three diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) last year has pledged to “pick up the ball” and raise funds to try to find a cure for the condition after the death of Doddie Weir. Weir, a ...

27 Dec 2022 at 12:01

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