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Father’s pledge to ‘pick up the ball’ from Doddie Weir in MND fundraising battle

James Clarke, 42, was diagnosed with the condition in December 2021 and has already raised more than £440,000.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Charity urges people to honour Doddie Weir's legacy with fundraising event

A CHARITY is urging people to honour Doddie Weir’s legacy and sign up for a fundraising event for research into motor neurone disease (MND).

The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2022

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

The mass-participation exercise event starts on New Year’s Day.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

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Doddie Weir's teammate pledges to keep fundraising in Scots legend's memory

A FORMER rugby star has vowed to keep Doddie Weir’s fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND).

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022

Doddie Weir’s former teammate to continue to fundraise in his memory

Rob Wainwright has said he will continue to raise funds to help find a cure for motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Doddie Weir charity song re-released in Christmas no1 bid as tribute to rugby legend

Doddie's Dream was first released in March 2021 in aid of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Doddie Weir's memorial details confirmed as Edinburgh fans urged to wear tartan

Organisers have announced that a service to commemorate his life will be held before Christmas, with those attending asked to wear any form of tartan to the event, requested by the rugby legend himself.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 1, 2022

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Doddie Weir memorial service planned with Scots asked to wear tartan at celebration of rugby legend

The former Scotland player died at the age of 52 last week after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017.

Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022

Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie pay touching tributes to Doddie Weir

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend and national captain Jamie Ritchie today [Sun] added their tributes to Doddie Weir, who died yesterday [Sat] at…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

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Wales Online · Nov 27, 2022

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir

SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has spoken of the “huge legacy” former team-mate Doddie Weir will have following his death after a battle…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ Doddie Weir and ‘huge legacy’ of MND battle

The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

Rob Burrow criticises ‘stupid’ Government over MND funding

The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half, now confined to a wheelchair because of the disease, praised Doddie Weir for his fundraising work.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022

Rugby player pays tribute to Doddie Weir after raising £2 million

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield began his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge to run from BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Old Trafford on November 13.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022

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The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022

‘He inspired us every day’: Doddie Weir’s foundation pays tribute after his death

Weir dies aged 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016

Daily Record · Nov 13, 2022

Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir makes emotional return to Murrayfield

The sporting legend, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease five years ago, was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowds.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 13, 2022

Edinburgh rugby legend Doddie Weir makes emotional Murrayfield return

The former player, who was diagnosed with MND five years ago, made an emotional return to the pitch at Murrayfield on Sunday alongside his family, to a standing ovation from the crowd.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 14, 2022

Edinburgh's Doddie Weir honoured by renowned mouth artist in aid of MND research

Henry Fraser was left paralysed from the shoulder after a driving accident and has since learned how to paint using brushes attached to a mouthpiece. As a homage to Edinburgh born Doddie Weir, the artist has created a piece for the foundation.

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The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Artist who paints with his mouth unveils artwork inspired by ‘hero’ Doddie Weir

Henry Fraser, 30, learned to paint with his mouth after becoming paralysed from the neck down after a diving accident when he was 17.

Leeds Live · Sep 6, 2022

Leeds man's vow after tragic death of wife from 'cruel' disease

Susie Hamlin died after battling motor neurone disease and left behind her heart-broken husband and unable to see her children grow up

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Ex-Scotland rugby captain becomes Edinburgh barista to serve coffee for Doddie Weir charity

The former Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors flanker John Barclay turned from hard runner to barista in the capital this week as he raised funds for a MND charity.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Former rugby captain ‘buzzing’ for coffee to help Doddie Weir’s MND charity

John Barclay served coffees made from a new blend which will raise cash for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, set up by Weir.

Glasgow Live · Aug 5, 2022

Rangers defender John Souttar's brother dies aged 42 after Motor Neurone Disease battle

The Scotland international dedicated the first goal he scored for his country to his brother last year, and it is now confirmed that his elder relative has passed.

Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Young dad, 34, diagnosed with deadly disease after feeling numb pain in finger

Davy Zyn was diagnosed with the life-changing illness after feeling a numb pain in his finger, but says every day is a blessing as he gears up for a tough challenge

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

Superfit Scots dad who had 'fabric of life ripped open' after MND diagnosis set to cycle 'UK's toughest ride'

Davy, from Edinburgh, has been fundraising for charity since being diagnosed with the terminal disease in 2018 after a snowboarding trip to Canada the previous year.

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