Doddie Weir’s wife and son join Lewis Moody’s 500-mile ride to fund MND research The ride will end at Twickenham ahead of the Gallagher Prem Rugby Final. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Doddie Weir’s widow praises supporters as motor neurone disease fundraising tops £2m IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 20
Doddie Weir’s widow ‘incredibly grateful’ to motor neurone disease donors George ‘Doddie’ Weir died in 2022 after suffering from motor neurone disease for several years. Evening Standard · Apr 19
Doddie Weir’s widow ‘grateful’ as motor neurone disease fundraising passes £2m mark Kathy Weir said she was ‘incredibly grateful’ as fundraising passes £2million The Independent UK · Apr 19
Charity cycle involving wife of Doddie Weir sets off with £1m already raised The Doddie’s Triple Crown 2026 team left Melrose on Tuesday, with a 750-mile cycle to Dublin ahead of them. Evening Standard · Mar 10
Doddie Weir’s widow takes on 750-mile cycling challenge to raise money for MND charity he founded Rugby legend Doddie Weir passed away in November 2022 after living with motor neurone disease for six years The Independent UK · Feb 16
Wife of Doddie Weir takes on 750-mile cycle to raise money for his charity Kathy Weir said she now feels mentally ready to take on the challenge. Evening Standard · Feb 16
Sport stars pay tribute to late Doddie Weir in birthday video Supporters from across the UK will wear Doddie tartan to work on Friday, which would have been the star’s birthday. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
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
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 ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
Doddie Weir's wife and sons vow 'it's bigger than dad' as they fight for a Motor Neurone Disease cure Kathy, Hamish and Angus Weir appeared on ITV's Lorraine show and spoke of how vital finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease is. Chronicle Live · Feb 13, 2023
Family of Doddie Weir vow to find a cure for MND as cyclists travel 555 miles to Edinburgh Doddie's family have given their first public interview since the passing of the Scottish rugby legend. Speaking on Lorraine on Friday, they vowed to find a cure for MND. Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023
Doddie Weir's family 'determined to find cure for Motor Neurone Disease' Doddie, 52, died in November last year after a six-year battle with the disease. Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023
Doddie Weir’s family vow to find cure for motor neurone disease Weir found the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to further research into the disease. The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023
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Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022 Doddie Weir's wife says family given 'comfort' by global support at memorial service Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the rugby union giant at the service in the Borders after his death from motor neurone disease last month aged 52.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service for rugby legend Hundreds of people gathered at Melrose Parish Church to honour the late Scotland international, who died in November after a six-year illness with motor neuron disease
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022 Doddie Weir's wife 'overwhelmed' by messages of support during memorial service DODDIE Weir’s wife has expressed her gratitude for the “overwhelming” support her family has received ahead of the former Scotland…
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service Hundreds of people from the world of rugby union and beyond have gathered at Melrose Parish Church.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022 Scotland's political leaders pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Holyrood Nicola Sturgeon pledged to do all she can to find a cure to motor neuron disease.
Edinburgh Live · Nov 27, 2022 Prince William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ rugby star as Doddie Weir dies at 52 In a personally signed tweet, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales paid tribute to the late rugby legend Doddie Weir as his family announced his death.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52 Weir founded a motor neurone disease research foundation.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52 The former rugby player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.
Wales Online · Nov 26, 2022 ‘Inspirational’ Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir dies aged 52 The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016
Irish Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Former Scotland star Doddie Weir dies at 52 after battling motor neurone disease The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.