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Doddie Weir’s family vow to find cure for motor neurone disease

The family of Doddie Weir have spoken of their determination to find a cure for motor neurone disease as his son said “it’s bigger than just dad”. Former Scotland rugby star Weir died in November aged 52 after a six-year battle with the disease. ...

10 Feb 2023 at 13:31

More than £2m raised for Doddie Weir charity in first six weeks of 2023

More than £2 million has been raised by fundraisers including Lewis Capaldi and Ewan McGregor in honour of a former rugby player who died following a battle with motor neurone disease (MND). Around 40,000 people are thought to have been part of ...

17 Feb 2023 at 17:57

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, created ...

14 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Charity set up by Doddie Weir reaches £18 million milestone for MND research

A charity founded by the late former Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir has raised more than £18 million for motor neurone disease research. Weir was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) – a rare, progressive condition that damages the ...

26 Nov 2024 at 07:34

Katherine Grainger among celebrities to attend Doddie Weir regatta

Sports stars including Olympic gold medal winner Dame Katherine Grainger and former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright are set to race each other in a Doddie Weir charity rowing challenge in Edinburgh. The event comes just months ...

28 Jan 2023 at 11:48

Rob Wainwright to lead cycle to Rome for MND research

Former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is to lead a team of cyclists to Rome for a Six Nations match to raise money for research into motor neurone disease. Wainwright will make the 1,600-mile journey from Scotland to deliver ...

22 Feb 2024 at 11:49

Businessman diagnosed with MND calls for better education on symptoms

A businessman diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) has called for better education around symptoms. Scott Stewart, 42, was diagnosed 18 months ago, after initially raising concerns with his GP surgery in August 2022 about ...

16 Oct 2024 at 11:26

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

‘Weir in this together’: ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings is one of four former British and Irish Lions calling on people to sign up for an exercise challenge to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND). Doddie Aid was set up ...

19 Dec 2024 at 06:23

Sir Chris Hoy to host virtual cycling event for Doddie Aid

Sir Chris Hoy is to host a virtual bike ride as part of a fundraising challenge inspired by the late rugby legend Doddie Weir. The six-time Olympic gold medallist will lead the Doddie Aid Coffee and Cake Ride on Sunday ...

03 Jan 2025 at 15:41

Scotland

Father with MND to deliver match ball for Doddie Weir Cup game in Six Nations

A father-of-two with motor neurone disease (MND) described as an “inspiration” to others will deliver the match ball ahead of the Doddie Weir Cup clash in the Six Nations this weekend. Mark Williams, 39, who was ...

03 Feb 2024 at 00:01

Future MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charity

A cure for motor neurone disease (MND) could be “possible” as a charity launched by Doddie Weir unveils its five-year research strategy, a leading expert has said. The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF), which ...

17 Apr 2023 at 10:38

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