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Charity founded by Doddie Weir passes £11m milestone for MND research

The late international rugby player set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation following his diagnosis in 2016.

The Independent UK

Charity renames building in honour of Doddie Weir after £25k donation

A CHARITY has renamed a building in honour of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir after receiving a £25,000 donation from his foundation ...

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir's wife and sons vow 'it's bigger than dad' as they fight for a Motor Neurone Disease cure

Kathy, Hamish and Angus Weir appeared on ITV's Lorraine show and spoke of how vital finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease is.

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Family of Doddie Weir vow to find a cure for MND as cyclists travel 555 miles to Edinburgh

Doddie's family have given their first public interview since the passing of the Scottish rugby legend. Speaking on Lorraine on Friday, they vowed to find a cure for MND.

Edinburgh Live

Doddie Weir's family 'determined to find cure for Motor Neurone Disease'

Doddie, 52, died in November last year after a six-year battle with the disease.

Daily Record

Doddie Weir’s family vow to find cure for motor neurone disease

Weir found the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to further research into the disease.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Daily Record

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 Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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

Scotland's political leaders pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon pledged to do all she can to find a cure to motor neuron disease.

The National (Scotland)

Prince William and Kate pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ rugby star as Doddie Weir dies at 52

In a personally signed tweet, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales paid tribute to the late rugby legend Doddie Weir as his family announced his death.

Edinburgh Live

William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52

Weir founded a motor neurone disease research foundation.

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Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

The former rugby player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.

Wales Online

‘Inspirational’ Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir dies aged 52

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016

Chronicle Live

Former Newcastle Falcons captain Doddie Weir dies, aged 52, following battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby confirmed Doddie Weir's passing on social media on Saturday evening with a statement from his family who described him as an "inspirational force of nature"

Irish Mirror

Former Scotland star Doddie Weir dies at 52 after battling motor neurone disease

The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.

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Evening Standard

Doddie Weir: Scotland great dies aged 52 after six-year battle with motor neurone disease

Doddie Weir has died aged 52, after battling Motor Neurone disease for six years.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

Doddie Weir has battled Motor Neurone Disease since being diagnosed in 2017 and raised millions to help find a cure for the horrific condition. He will also be remembered as a Scottish rugby legend.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle

THE much-loved former Scotland player and MND research campaigner passed away on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Tributes pour in after Scottish legend Doddie Weir passes away

DODDIE Weir, the legendary Scottish rugby player and campaigner, has passed away.

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