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Inspirational dad with MND raises almost £500k for Doddie Weir's charity

AN inspirational dad who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease 12 months ago has raised nearly half a million pounds for Doddie Weir’s charity.

The National (Scotland)

The heroes of 2022: From bowel cancer campaigner to Ukrainian girl singing in a bunker

Here is a look at some of 2022’s heroes.

The Independent UK

Celebrity deaths in 2022: The Queen, Robbie Coltrane and Pele among those who passed away

Some famous Scots were among the many we said a sad farewell to this year including Andy Goram and Doddie Weir.

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Newcastle Falcons pay tribute to Doddie Weir with fundraiser games alongside Southern Knights

Doddie founded the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation with a mission to find a cure for MND. Now, his beloved teams will come together to continue to raise funds in his memory

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David Beckham backs bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The National (Scotland)

David Beckham backs dad's bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The National (Scotland)

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.

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The sporting legends who died in 2022 including Shane Warne, Phil Bennett and Eddie Butler

A tribute to the sporting stars who have passed away in 2022

Wales Online

Doddie Weir's son finds the perfect words in brave interview at BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards

Hamish Weir perfectly summed up his father Doddie Weir's legacy

Wales Online

Rob Burrow pays emotional tribute to ‘my MND hero’ Doddie Weir at Sports Personality awards

Burrow’s work to raise awareness of MND was recognised with the Helen Rollason Award while Kevin Sinfield received a special award in recognition of his fundraising efforts

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘my MND hero’ Doddie Weir at SPOTY awards

Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow's beautiful speech to his wife at BBC Sports Personality of the Year leaves audience in tears

Burrow and friend Kevin Sinfield both won awards

Wales Online

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)

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.

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The lessons rugby union can learn from the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Were there any lessons for rugby union to be learned from the footie World Cup in Qatar? Believe it or not, I think there were.

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Your legacy will be that we do find a cure for MND – Doddie Weir’s ex-team-mate

Tributes were paid during an emotional memorial service at Melrose Parish Church on Monday.

The Independent UK

World will be raising a glass to him – tributes to rugby hero Doddie Weir

Hundreds gathered in Melrose to pay their respects to Doddie Weir who died last month from motor neurone disease.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales face another Six Nations doubt and England unveil new coach

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Daily Record

Doddie Weir's wife says family given 'comfort' by global support at memorial service

Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the rugby union giant at the service in the Borders after his death from motor neurone disease last month aged 52.

Evening Standard

New England head coach Steve Borthwick hails Kevin Sinfield appointment as ‘the first step’ of a ‘new era’

Steve Borthwick has hailed right-hand man Kevin Sinfield as the shining example of what Bill Sweeney branded England’s “new era”.

Daily Mirror

Emotional tributes paid to Doddie Weir as mourners wear tartan at moving service

A memorial service for Doddie Weir was held on Monday after the Scottish rugby legend died last month following a six-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service for rugby legend

Hundreds of people gathered at Melrose Parish Church to honour the late Scotland international, who died in November after a six-year illness with motor neuron disease

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir's wife 'overwhelmed' by messages of support during memorial service

DODDIE Weir’s wife has expressed her gratitude for the “overwhelming” support her family has received ahead of the former Scotland…

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service

Hundreds of people from the world of rugby union and beyond have gathered at Melrose Parish Church.

The Independent UK

Mourners gather for Doddie Weir memorial service in Melrose

Weir died aged 52 last month following a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.

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