THE death of MND campaigner Doddie Weir has motivated staff at his foundation to “push even harder” in their mission to find a cure for the condition, its director of research has said.
Former rugby star Weir – who clocked up 61 Scotland caps between 1990-2000 – set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation in 2017, shortly having been diagnosed the previous year. Since then it has committed a staggering £8 million to research, much of which has led to some encouraging discoveries.
But following Weir’s untimely death in November aged 52, the foundation’s team is now laser-focused on keeping his legacy alive and continue to strive to find a cure even in the absence of its colourful frontman.
