Doddie Weir

Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND at the age of 46 in 2016

Doddie Weir's charity hits momentous milestone for MND research

Former rugby player dies day after completing 1,000 mile charity cycle

Former Scotland player Doddie Weir laughs while chatting with Princess Anne, out of the picture, at the 2020 Six Nations match between Scotland and France (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

Doddie Discofest: How we're all invited to join in the fun Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre pictured with Scott Stewart, who is suffering from MND, following the Genesis Scottish Open Pro-Am at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre admits seeing MND taking grip close up is ‘heartbreaking’

Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

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Alan Watt with the Jaguar car he is driving to Rome

Why I'm driving a clapped out Jaguar to Rome for Doddie Weir

Stephen Molloy is running the Edinburgh Marathon in support of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Discover the world record a man is trying to break at the Edinburgh Marathon

Rob Wainwright has said his friend and fellow Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir would have been "so proud" a fundraising drive in his memory has so far raised £5m for research in motor neurone disease. Photo: Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency/PA Wire

Doddie Weir would have been so proud of raising £5m, says ex-Scotland captain

Doddie Weir set up the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

‘Game-changer’ test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms

Scotland's retiring chief medical officer Dr James Robson lifts the Calcutta Cup after the win over England at Murrayfield last month. (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Dr James Robson on optimism for rugby future, Doddie Weir, Evans incident, plans

MND Ride to Rome_James Snowdon, Davy Żyw and James Porteous Pic: Tim Edgeler

Edinburgh hospitality heroes cycle from the Capital to Rome

Mark Williams with his wife Stephanie and their two children. Photo: My Name'5 Doddie Foundation/PA Wire

Father with MND to deliver match ball for Doddie Weir Cup game in Six Nations

Bruce MacGregor

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Alex McLeish has been recognised with an OBE.

McLeish, Hogg and Wainwright honoured for services to sport and charity

Nicola McFarlane, a woman diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) a decade after fighting cancer, who is helping to launch the annual fundraising campaign for the charity named after Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir. Picture: Elaine Livingstone/PA Wire

MND sufferer launches fundraising drive for rugby star Doddie Weir's charity

Scottish rugby legend Kenny Logan (on bike) and Ally McCoist (right) prior to setting off from Murrayfield Edinburgh with a team of celebrities on a 700 mile endurance challenge from Edinburgh to Paris to raise money for the charity set up by the late Doddie Weir. Photo: Mark F Gibson/PA Wire

Leader: Weir’s way

Clare Balding will lead the BBC's Glasgow Cycling World Championships coverage. Image: Getty

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Kenny Logan, Doddie Weir and Gabby Logan attend the Sunrise Charity Day on September 11, 2019

Rugby star Kenny Logan launches 700-mile charity endurance event for Doddie Weir...

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Bob MacIntyre splashes out of a bunker during the second round of the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre 'disappointed but not angry' over first missed cut in major

MacIntyre shows support to My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in US PGA

Oh What a Night will be raising funds for MND Scotland.

Centre Stage back for a night of music

Doddie Weir passed away last year after his battle with MND.

Leeds Rhinos to honour Doddie Weir with tribute kit

Rob Wainwright's son Alex follows in his father's footsteps to become a firefighter with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service)

Former Scottish rugby captain Rob Wainwright's son becomes firefighter

Doddie Weir during the Autumn International match at The Principality Stadium, Cardiff. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday November 3, 2018. See PA story RUGBYU Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only. No commercial use. No use in books or print sales without prior permission.

Future MND cure 'possible' amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir's charity

David Dooher will carry the 100kg barbell up Ben Nevis

Rescuer will carry 100kg barbell up Ben Nevis to raise money for Doddie fund

A general view of Melrose during the Sevens.

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V&A Dundee's new exhibition Tartan runs from 1 April till 14 January. Picture: Michael McGurk

Scotland's biggest celebration of tartan unveiled at V&A Dundee

Alan Cumming wore tartan to pick up his OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2009. He decided to hand back the honour several months ago. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

Alan Cumming hails power and ‘subversive’ nature of tartan

The late Scotland rugby star and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir. The 1988 Scotland Schools' team, who played in New Zealand alongside Doddie Weir, completed a 88km challenge in memory of their former teammate. Issue date: Monday March 27, 2023.

Doddie Weir’s former teammates vow to continue fundraiser for MND

The late Doddie Weir (left) and former Scotland rugby captain Andy Nichol at Murrayfield.

Andy Nicol and team in new fundraising challenge for Doddie Weir charity

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Pictured, left to right, are the Lasswade group - Craig Adam, Andy Cannon, Craig Brown, Craig Mackay, Scott Walkingshaw, Kevin Greig, Sean Hadden, Michael Farquhar. Picture: Contributed

Lasswade Rugby Club group complete Doddie Aid fundraising cycling challenger

Almost 40,000 fundraisers have helped raise more than £2M for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation as part of Doddie Aid, which saw participants, running, rowing and bike riding over the course of six weeks to raise money to combat MND.

Doddie Aid raises over £2m raised for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend congratulates double try scorer Kyle Steyn after the Six Nations win over Wales.

Townsend rates win, Russell and imagines Doddie with a victory

Derek Turnbull had a big part to play in 1993 when Wales came to Murrayfield and left having scored precisely no points

Aidan Smith's Saturday Interview: Derek Turnbull on 'niling' Wales and bull

Ryan Reynolds has thrown his support behind more than 200 riders taking part in the Doddie Cup 555 who set off from Cardiff en route to Murrayfield to deliver the match ball ahead of the crucial 6 Nations clash in Murrayfield.

Watch: Ryan Reynolds posts message of support Doddie Cup 555 riders

Doddie Weir OBE with friend and CEO of My Name'5 Doddie Foundation Jill Douglas . Organisers of Doddie Aid 2023 have surpassed the £1 million mark after just 11 days of fundraising, with organisers hopeful that they could reach a “record breaking” total.

Doddie Aid organisers set sights on record breaking total as they surpass £1m

Photo issued by My Name'5 Doddie Foundation of father of three James Clarke, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) last year and has pledged to pick up the ball and raise funds to try to find a cure for the condition after the death of Doddie Weir.

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

Doddie Aid launch with Andy Nichol, Jill Douglas, David Zyw and John Barclay. Picture; © Craig Watson

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

(L-R) Hamish Watson, John Berkeley and Jamie Ritchie arrive at Melrose Parish Church for Doddie Weir's memorial service. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

'Whenever I think of him I smile': Rugby stars out in force to honour Doddie

Sir Chris Hoy at Melrose Parish Church before a memorial service for Doddie Weir. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Doddie Weir's wife says thanks for 'overwhelming' support amid memorial service
Doddie Weir’s wife has expressed her gratitude for the “overwhelming” support her family has received ahead of the former Scotland international and charity fun...

Doddie Weir died in November

Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir to be honoured at memorial service

Rob Wainwright (left) with the late Doddie Weir (far right)

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

Doddie Weir in action during a Rugby World Cup Sevens match against Argentina at Murrayfield in 1993 (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Scotsman Obituaries: Doddie Weir, Scottish rugby legend and MND campaigner

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir will be remembered at a memorial service in Melrose next week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Doddie Weir memorial service to be streamed live by Scottish Rugby

Doddie Weir while attending the match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield on November 13. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

UK health secretary says MND funding announcement ‘in days’ amid cash row

Doddie Weir attended the match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield on November 13 (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Doddie Weir played key role in changing government's stance on medical research

Edinburgh Captain Grant Gilchrist lays the No 5 jersey after the passing of Doddie Weir ahead of the kick-off against Munster.

Munster make Edinburgh pay after emotional Doddie Weir scenes

Rob Burrow pictured with his wife Lindsey will read a BEdtime Story on CBeebies.

Ex-rugby star Rob Burrow to read CBeebies Bedtime Story using computer to talk

Those attending Doddie Weir's memorial service have been asked to wear tartan. Picture: Funding Neuro/PA Wire

Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

Those attending Doddie Weir's memorial service have been asked to wear tartan. Picture: Funding Neuro/PA Wire

Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

Edinburgh's Mark Bennett played saw little game-time for Scotland in the Autumn Nations series

Bennett plans to channel frustration positively as Edinburgh unveil Doddie plans

Pete Horne during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Horne: 'Some kind of Doddie Weir tribute will be in pipeline'

Mike Blair during an Edinburgh rugby training session at the DAM Health Stadium.

Edinburgh coach Blair opens up on his emotions after death of Weir

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir, who has passed away. Picture: Funding Neuro/PA Wire

Red tape holding up £50m motor neurone disease research funding, say campaigners

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