Motor Neurone Disease

The Doddie Dasher'5 on a 700-mile cycle are cyclists Ian Berthinussen, Jamie Dougall, Glyn Taylor and Carsten Giebeler.

Cyclists on 700-mile cycle for My Name’5 Doddie foundation

Nearly all sold out

Edinburgh school children raise £1000 from bake sale

Dandara Doddie Dasher'5 Donation

Dandara supports East Lothian cyclists in 700-mile challenge

Liming with Gran: Breaking down taboos with a game of dominoes

Sports club gives cash to charities in memory of three members

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

DIY SOS star dies aged 47 following Motor Neurone Disease battle

The BBC SPOTY shortlist of six

Sports Personality of the Year 2022: This year's Spoty winners

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

Compass Oxygen Chamber - Nancy Campbell (CEO), Jemma Fegan (Engagement Officer and a client), Charlotte Encombe (Chair)

Compass points the way to help with our health - Fiona Duff

Iain MacFarlane, Ingrid Henderson, Donald Shaw and Duncan Chisholm were among the musicians who played on 'Doddie's Dream.'

Doddie Weir tribute honoured at Scots Trad Music Awards

The rugby coach took on a 101 mile challenge to raise money for charity (Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

‘The support has been incredible’: Kevin Sinfield completes 101 mile MND charity...

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

The new Hearts home kit. Picture: Heart of Midlothian FC

Hearts unveil striking new home kit

Violin sensation Nicola Benedetti has joined forces with some of Scotland's leading traditional musicians to record a video and single in aid of rugby icon Doddie Weir's charity.

Nicola Benedetti joins Scottish Folk Orchestra for Doddie Weir charity single

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

Doddie Weir is backing his old South team to win the Doddie Aid Challenge which sees districts of Scotland mass compete to collect the most miles over the course of the first month of 2021.

Edinburgh residents sign up to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity
Residents of the Capital have rallied to become part of Team Edinburgh in the Doddie Aid challenge which began on New Year’s Day.
Caitlyn Dewar

Painting of the late Marius Zaliukas that is being used to raise money for MND Scotland

Hibee daft artist produces Marius Zaliukas painting to raise funds for MND

Doddie Weir captained Scotland over 60 times Photo: © Craig Watson

Doddie Weir heads list of award winners

"It was also the week of my sons third birthday so I asked if I could get a photo of Glen with Marius. We turned up expecting a photo. Zal took us on the pitch for an hour, did many photos and they did the Moonwalk together" said Hearts fan Linda Lee Thompson. Zali kept in touch with the family, with Linda adding "We have so many special memories. Loads of photos, videos, signed frames boots, signed photos and the signed 5-1 shirt.". What a terrific man.

'Terrace hero': Hearts fans share memories of Marius Zaliukas

Motor neurone disease (MND) is an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves, causing weakness that gets worse over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is Motor Neurone Disease? Early signs of MND and what is known about its ca...

David Hagen scores a late winner for Hearts against Celtic at Hampden Park in 1995.

David Hagen: Hearts pay tribute following death of ex-player

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

Motor neurone disease and coronavirus explained

Doddie Weir to take part in groundbreaking MND drug trial

Rugby legend Doddie Weir to join groundbreaking Scottish MND drug trial

Doddie Weir was presented with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award on Sunday night (BBC)

Sports Personality of the Year 2019: why Doddie Weir was presented with the SPOT...

Doddie Weir says he has found the support he has had mind-boggling. Picture: Getty

Doddie Weir: ‘I nearly died after eating a piece of toast’

Richard Selley

'It'll be too late for me' says MND-sufferer Richard Selley as he prepares to en...

Doddie Weir speaks of looking up 'Dr Google'. picture: PA

Doddie Weir: 'You go home and Google on the computer on how to try and stay aliv...
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir has told how he turned to Doctor Google in a bid to "rectify" his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease to try and stay alive.
Kevan Christie

Euan MacDonald helped set up an accessibility guide

Euan MacDonald: Share excitement of Edinburgh’s festivals with better disabled a...

The Proclaimers made a touching tribute to Doddie Weir. Picture: TSPL

The Proclaimers would walk 500 miles for Doddie Weir

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir is to be given an honorary degree for his contribution to the sporting community and charitabel fundraising.

Rugby legend Doddie Weir to be given honorary degree

Krystin Clyne is preparing to abseil down the Forth Bridge

Family fundraisers set to hit the heights

Doddie Weir. Pic: Phil Wilkinson

Euan McGrory: Doddie Weir is an inspirational choice for Edinburgh Award honour

Doddie Weir. Picture:

Neil Hanna

'˜Outstanding' Doddie Weir to be honoured with Edinburgh Award

Doddie Weir. Picture: Neil Hanna

'˜Outstanding' Doddie Weir to be honoured with Edinburgh Award

Former fitness instructor Paul Smith is on the left

Charity's advocacy helps MND patient

Gordon Aikman will be commemorated at the MND fundraising event, Picture: Ian Georgeson

MND campaigner Gordon Aikman to be honoured at charity dinner

Bruntsfield captain Mike Smith, left, presented ex-Scotland rugby star Iain Milne with a Â£4500 cheque for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Three Bears help Doddie Weir charity at Bruntsfield Links

Kim with her dad, David, who has MND

Kim to abseil down Forth Road Bridge to raise MND Scotland funds

Kezia Dugdale and

Gordon Aitken with his 13-week neice Ailidh Thomson. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale tells how death of friend Gordon Aikman changed her life

Motor neurone disease (MND) patient and campaigner Gordon Aikman will be remembered at two services in Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Funeral and memorial service to be held for Gordon Aikman

Gordon Aikman who died yesterday at the age of 31.

Tributes flood in for Gordon Aikman who dies aged 31

Gordon Aikman was named Charity Champion at the Scottish Charity Awards. Picture Lisa Ferguson

Gordon Aikman: MND campaigner wins Scottish Charity Award

Gordon Aikman celebrates raising Â£500,000 for MND with Gordon's Fightback team, campaigners (including Kezia Dugdale) and family in Holyrood Park. Picture: Greg Macvean

Gordon Aikman raises Â£500k for Motor Neurone Disease research

Gordon Aikman, who was told he couldn't fly with Air France as his electric wheelchair was too big for the cargo hold. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Gordon Aikman slams Air France over wheelchair snub

It can be very rewarding working alongside carers and nursing staff. Picture: Donald MacLeod

Volunteering turns out to be rewarding therapy

Hastings seeking 5K recruits in aid of motor neurone

How poetry helps Motor Neurone Disease sufferer vent frustration and raise funds

Club raises charity cash