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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 his own ...

14 Oct 2022 at 01:01

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 cash for the My Name’5 ...

12 Jan 2023 at 15:02

Charity urges people to go the extra mile for Doddie Weir with fundraising event

A charity is urging people to help honour Doddie Weir’s legacy and sign up for a fundraising event for research into motor neurone disease. The virtual mass-participation exercise event Doddie Aid, founded in 2020 by former Scotland captain Rob ...

21 Dec 2022 at 07:58

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 the match ...

22 Feb 2024 at 11:49

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 was set by up in 2017 by the ...

17 Apr 2023 at 10:38

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Ryan Reynolds sends moving message to stars cycling in Doddie Weir fundraiser

Ryan Reynolds has wished the “best of luck” to a team of rugby stars who are cycling 555 miles in 48 hours to deliver the match ball ahead of the Scotland v Wales Six Nations game in a fundraising event for research into motor neurone ...

09 Feb 2023 at 16:19

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 ...

17 Feb 2023 at 17:57

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 ...

28 Jan 2023 at 11:48

Pensioner, 83, with new hip to tackle Great North Run in memory of late husband

An 83-year-old pensioner who recently had hip replacement surgery will be tackling the Great North Run in memory of her late husband. Caroline Quibell, a grandmother of 12, will take on the half marathon on Sunday in honour ...

08 Sept 2023 at 08:00

Scotland

Celebs take part in Loony Dook for Doddie Weir’s MND charity

Sports stars were among those braving an annual dook in freezing waters to raise money in memory of late rugby legend Doddie Weir. Hundreds of people gathered across Scotland for the annual Loony Dook, with swimmers ...

01 Jan 2024 at 18:59

Woman diagnosed with MND launches fundraising drive for Doddie Weir charity

A woman diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) a decade after fighting cancer is helping to launch the annual fundraising campaign for the charity named after Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir. Nicola McFarlane, ...

20 Dec 2023 at 07:22

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

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