MND

'People living with MND go through so much so I want to do my bit'

Christine Grahame is pictured with Dougie Vipond.

MSP appeals for public to support Doddie Aid MND campaign

Dad diagnosed with MND hopes to compete at Winter Olympics

Gabby Logan with the My Name'5 Doddie Tractor outside the Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh

TV star ‘speechless’ as husband drives tartan-clad JCB through capital

Euan MacDonald with sister Kiki . Picture: Fife Photo Agency -

Euan leaves behind a powerful medical legacy of MND research - Angus Robertson

Members of the Royal Marine band will walk 26km back to base after two performances at the Tattoo on Saturday. Picture: Neil Johnstone.

Royal Marine band will walk 26km after Tattoo in honour of colleague

Pictured above are Kenny Logan (left) and Martin Wilson

Thrifty renews partnership with MND charity My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Sir Chris Hoy with Doddie Weir

Sir Chris Hoy leads virtual cycle for Doddie Aid MND fundraiser

Edinburgh musician Stuart McGachan (left) has organised the Beatles Marathon in memory of his father Patrick McGachan (right).

Musician to host Beatles Marathon in memory of dad

Scottish rugby legend Kenny Logan (on bike) and Ally McCoist (right) prepare to set off from Murrayfield 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.

Celebrities set off on 700-mile endurance challenge

Holly Passmore (right) with her mum Connie, who died five years ago

Holly will tackle first Munro in memory of her mum

Ryan Reynolds wished good luck to the peloton of rugby stars cycling from Cardiff to Edinburgh to deliver the ball for the Doddie Weir Cup.

Celebrity sends ‘good luck' message to stars cycling for Doddie Weir charity

Grant Gilchrist, Rob Wainwright, and Pierre Schoeman are taking part in the Edinburgh challenge for Doddie Weir (Tony Marsh)

Celebrity row-a-thon for Doddie Weir

Mourners from the world of rugby union and beyond gathered for a memorial service for former Scotland international and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir.

Doddie Weir memorial service in pictures

Rob Wainwright (left) with the late Doddie Weir (far right). Wainwright, who was previously a teammate of Doddie and Scottish rugby captain for British and Irish Lion, has vowed to keep Doddie's fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Doddie Weir fundraising to continue says former teammate

Doddie Weir, pictured in action for Scotland in 1998. (Photo by Dave Rogers/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Doddie Weir memorial service to be shown online
Fans can watch tribute to legendary MND campaigner Doddie Weir
Kevin Quinn

Doddie Weir runs in a try at Murrayfield in 1991 (Picture: Rusty Cheyne/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Campaign work of Doddie Weir and other MND heroes deserves our support

Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52, was an inspirational force of nature.

Doddie Weir's life and career in pictures

Ex-Scotland rugby union international Doddie Weir died on Saturday after a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.

Call for Murrayfield stand to be named after Doddie Weir

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

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

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

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

Tributes have been pouring in for Doddie Weir following his death at the age of 52.

Doddie Weir: William and Kate lead tributes to 'inspirational' campaigner

Former Scotland international Doddie Weir, pictured launching his official autobiography in 2018, has died at the age of 52

Doddie Weir tributes: 'Inspirational, courageous, fun, spirited, loved'

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 will turn out in Doddie Weir's tartan for Sunday's match against New Zealand at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

Scotland to wear Doddie Weir tartan at match against New Zealand

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

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
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir was joined by famous faces at an annual event in East Lothian which raised more than £20,000 for motor neurone disease (MND).
Gary Flockhart & Katharine Hay

An East Lothian man is set to embark on a 400-mile road trip around Scotland, playing 40 ‘Fast4’ tennis matches at 40 different clubs along the way, to raise money for MND Scotland.

East Lothian man to play 40 ‘Fast4’ tennis matches in memory of brother

Hearts players Nathaniel Atkinson, Stephen Kingsley and Cammy Devlin model the new kit. Pic: Heart of Midlothian FC

New Hearts kit includes revamped logo

Mark Coulter is running five marathons in five days

Edinburgh man takes on five marathons in five days to raise funds for charity

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

Stevie and his wife Mary

Lifelong Hearts fan speaks out about MND diagnosis

Battler: Doddie Weir in his famous tartan suit.

Doddie Weir says his family help him every day

David Gardiner poses with the Scottish Cup trophy following Hibs' historic win in 2016

Hibs fans asked to give Rijeka send-off for die-hard Hibee David Gardiner

Strenuous exercise increases risk of motor neurone disease, say scientists

Tributes to former Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas after his death last October. Picture: SNS

MND Scotland send 'thank you' tweet to Hearts

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

Jennifer Bell, 28, with daughters Georgia, eight, and Kacey, one.

Single mum who battled MND died on Christmas Eve, aged 29

The response during these troubled times has been tremendous, says Weir. Picture: contributed.

Surge of bids expected in final hours of Doddie charity whisky auction

Hearts defender Marius Zaliukas went on to play for Leeds and Rangers. He died on October 31, 2020

Tragic Zaliukas confided in Tynecastle team-mate on MND

Robbie Neilson and Marius Zaliukas played together at Hearts.

Neilson hails tragic ex-captain Zaliukas and urges Hearts to win cup for him

Tam Agnew's sister Sharron Wallace with team strip

West Lothian football team backed by MND researchers

Davy, his twin brother Tommy Zyw (both pictured), and friends Craig Paul, Dan Elswood, Malcolm Holwill, Tom Platt and Ryan Brennan, all set off on the adventure earlier this week.

MND fundraiser nears £100k after Sturgeon backing

Adrian Murphy is head of Glasgow-based Murphy Wealth. Picture: Jane Massey

New board member at MND Scotland praises profile-raising efforts of Doddie Weir

Elaine Hawes and now husband Fred Aspinall married in their home on May 16th after having to cancel initial wedding plans

Midlothian bride with MND hasn’t let coronavirus get in the way of wedding

During the latest Health and Social Care Committee, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he is “open” to including those with motor neurone disease on the list which advises people to “shield” during the lockdown.

Doddie Weir responds to Matt Hancock's comments on MND patients

Doddie Weir, who suffers from MND, has asked the Secretary of State Matt Hancock to acknowledge those with the disease are “extremely vulnerable” during the coronavirus pandemic.

Watch: powerful message from Doddie Weir to UK Government

This is what you need to know about how coronavirus affects those with MND (Photo: Shutterstock)

Motor neurone disease and coronavirus explained

Davy Zyw and his pals - including his twin brother Tommy - are tackling the North Coast 500 to raise cash for MND research.

Edinburgh author with MND to cycle NC 500 for charity

Doctors told Lucy Lintott, 25, her body couldnt cope with pregnancy and childbirth.

Scotland's youngest MND sufferer Lucy Lintott gives birth to her first child

Doddie Weir. Pic: Eamonn McCormack

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir signs Do Not Resuscitate document but says he'...

Nic Wood and Doddie Weir

'Doddie Bier' served in Edinburgh throughout Guinness Six Nations will benefit r...

Doddie Weir to take part in groundbreaking MND drug trial

Rugby legend Doddie Weir to join groundbreaking Scottish MND drug trial

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