MND

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

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

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

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

Grant Gilchrist, Edinburgh and Scotland International_ Rob Wainwright, former Scotland captain and Doddie Aid founder, and Pierre Schoeman

Dame Katherine Grainger and Rob Wainwright to take part in Doddie Aid event

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

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 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 died last month

UK Health Secretary releases £50m MND funds after delay criticism

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

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

A petition has been launched calling for a Murrayfield stand to be named after rugby legend and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Doddie Weir.

Petition launched calling for Murrayfield stand to be named after Doddie 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

Doddie Weir and Gary Armstrong during a training session at Murrayfield ahead of the 1998 Calcutta Cup. Photo by Chris Bacon/PA.

Murrayfield stand should be named after Doddie Weir, says his former team-mate

Scottish rugby hero Doddie Weir, who has died at the aged of 52, set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation after discovering he had the terminal degenerative condition in 2016

Doddie Weir’s legacy is work to find MND cure, says ex-teammate

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend with his former team-mate Doddie Weir, who has died at the age of 52.

Townsend says Doddie Weir's campaigning has already led to MND breakthroughs

Former Scotland players Doddie Weir and John Jeffrey share a smile during the 2020 Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield in 2020.

SRU president Jeffrey pays tribute to Weir's impact on and off the pitch

Doddie Weir was called a 'giant amongst big men' by his former team-mate Gavin Hastings.

'A giant amongst big men': Weir tributes pour in from rugby and sporting world

Former Scotland rugby player Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016

Doddie Weir, Scottish rugby legend, dies at 52

Tributes have been paid to Sue Baker

Former Top Gear presenter dies aged 75

Sue Baker, who joined the original format of the TV series in 1980, died on Monday morning (November 14) after suffering from motor neurone diseases (MND). Picture by Sue Baker’s Family (Twitter)

Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend alongside Doddie Weir

Scotland to wear Doddie Weir tartan against New Zealand

Leuchie House uses enabling technology, including virtual reality, as part of its guest experience and to help people with neurological conditions live with greater independence.

Leuchie House is looking to the future - Jim McConville

Henry Fraser is a former rugby player who was left paralysed after a freak diving accident

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

Former Scotland rugby player Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Doddie Weir responds to study which links rugby to MND

Former Scottish Rugby player Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016

Scottish study links rugby to increased risk of MND and dementia

Doddie Weir: ex-lock forward is fighting against MND, raising tens of thousands for research

Rugby bosses urged to cut games and training over head injuries risk

Scotland rugby captain John Barclay serving a new coffee set up to help raise cash for the charity set up by Doddie Weir as he battles Motor Neurone Disease

Rugby legend ‘buzzing’ for coffee to help Doddie Weir’s MND charity

Davy Zyw with his brothers Tommy and Sorely, Wife Yvie & son mates and team mates Craig Paul, Ryan Brennan and Malcom Holwill. Picture by Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh dad with MND completes epic cycle challenge

Former Scotland players Doddie Weir, who has MND, and John Jeffrey, right, share a joke at Murrayfield in 2020 (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Rugby stars have helped focus ministers' minds on need to find a cure for MND

Doddie Weir with Jill Douglas at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND).

Doddie Weir golf event raises £20,000 for MND

Leuchie House nurses

Leuchie House wants to empower people to move forward, not feel left behind - Em...

Mark Beaumont and Rob Wainwright with other participants of the Doddie 500 challenge, before they set off on Thursday.

Former rugby legends complete 500-mile cycle for Doddie Weir's foundation

The brewer says all profits from the new offering will be donated to the charity. Picture: contributed.

Fife brewer serves up new beer raising funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Battler: Doddie Weir in his famous tartan suit.

Doddie Weir says his family help him every day

David Peace who plans to travel to Switzerland to end his life before the year is out.

Terminally ill have been ‘failed’ by legislators, says man set to end life early

Funeral restrictions were one of the worst aspects of the pandemic

Funeral restrictions through Covid will stay with society - Conor Matchett

Strenuous exercise increases risk of motor neurone disease, say scientists

Becky Shaw and Carene Ross litter picking by Loch Fleet.

Highland woman litter picks along the A9 as part of MND fundraiser

Doddie Weir stands in front of his portrait at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Doddie an inspiration in fight against motor neurone disease – Scotsman comment

J.K. Rowling buries a time capsule to mark the start of building work at the Anne Rowing Regenerative Neurology Clinic, following her £10 million donation. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Inane corridor chatter has taken on new significance - Dr Zack Hassan

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

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