Hebridean music festival to raise funds for MND research Former Scotland rugby captain Rob Wainwright is to host a “Doddie Discofest” on a Hebridean island to raise money for research into motor… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 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
Prince of Wales leads tributes to Rob Burrow after rugby league legend dies aged 41 Burrow’s former club Leeds Rhinos announced he had died after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease on Sunday. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024
Rob Burrow: The rugby league legend whose biggest impact came off the pitch Diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of just 37, Burrow helped raise millions for charity amid his biggest battle of all The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2024
Cheltenham’s Style Wednesday rebrand annoys all the right people The Festival’s decision to allow anyone to participate in the traditional fashion competition provokes a predictable reaction The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024
England women World Cup stars Bright, Earps and Hemp on honours list Three of England’s women World Cup stars have been recognised in the New Year Honours alongside the charity work of former rugby league players Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
Mary Earps, Kevin Sinfield and Stuart Broad among sports stars on 2024 new year honours list Mary Earps is among three Lionesses to be honoured after England’s run to the Women’s World Cup final, while Jeff Stelling receives an MBE for services to sport The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023
Lionesses trio and Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow recognised in New Year Honours Millie Bright, Mary Earps and Lauren Hemp helped the Lionesses to a first-ever World Cup final. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023
Scottish university head given rare highest honour in New Year list A SCOTTISH university principal has become only the 28th person this century to be appointed to the most senior rank of the Order of the British… The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023
Kevin Sinfield pays emotional tribute to Doddie Weir after Edinburgh leg of MND challenge Sinfield braved driving rain in Edinburgh on a route which concluded at Murrayfield Stadium, graced so often by Weir who died in November last year The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to Doddie Weir after Edinburgh leg of MND challenge Sinfield braved driving rain in Edinburgh on a route which concluded at Murrayfield Stadium, graced so often by Weir who died in November last year. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
Kevin Sinfield on running for Rob Burrow and MND: ‘It’s why I’m on this Earth’ The rugby league legend will run seven ultra-marathons in seven days in support of Motor Neurone Disease charities and his inspirational friend and former teammate Rob Burrow The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Charity founded by Doddie Weir passes £11m milestone for MND research The late international rugby player set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation following his diagnosis in 2016. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Curlers raise funds for Doddie Weir charity while competing in Sweden A squad of 20 women curlers from across Scotland are in Sweden to raise money for a charity launched by rugby legend Doddie Weir. The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Women curlers raise funds for Doddie Weir charity while competing in Sweden The Royal Caledonian Curling Club players will wear Weir’s blue and yellow tartan in his honour.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023 Kenny Logan delivers match ball for Scotland v Ireland in memory of Doddie Weir Celebrities completed a 700-mile bike ride from Murrayfield, Edinburgh, to Paris, to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023 Doddie Weir’s son to join Kenny Logan on final leg of 700-mile MND challenge The son of the late Doddie Weir will join sporting legend Kenny Logan to present the match ball for Scotland’s crunch rugby match in France…
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Doddie Weir’s son to join Kenny Logan on final leg of 700-mile MND challenge A team has cycled from Edinburgh to Paris ahead of the crunch Scotland v Ireland Rugby World Cup clash.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2023 'You've got to keep going': torturous run designed to be tough 'Absolutely horrendous.'
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023 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 National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023 Charity renames building in honour of Doddie Weir after £25k donation A CHARITY has renamed a building in honour of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir after receiving a £25,000 donation from his foundation ...
Daily Record · Jul 8, 2023 Cyclist rides 960 miles through every 'Ness' town in memory of friends who died from MND Pete Hawkins, 62, challenged himself to ride through destinations across both Scotland and England with 'Ness' in the name.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023 Cyclist completes 960-mile ride to remember friends who died from MND Pete Hawkins, from Tideswell in the Peak District, rode for 13 days across England and Scotland to destinations with Ness in the name.
Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 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.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023 Rugby legend Kenny Logan to take on 700-mile feat for Doddie Weir foundation Scotland rugby legend Kenny Logan is launching a 700-mile cycling and walking endurance event to raise money for the charity set up by his friend…