“At the very start when Scottish Rugby and Welsh Rugby said they wanted to play for the Doddie Weir Cup in November, we were blown away. “It’s unbelievable the way it has gathered pace. The Foundation has enjoyed such success that this week they announced they have committed £2.4 million into MND research. About Doddie Weir & the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. “I’m not surprised by the way people react to him, I’ve been aware of that my whole life. Since his diagnosis with motor neuron disease (MND) in December 2016, Doddie Weir OBE has inspired people every day with his positive approach to life and determination to make a difference. An English spirits producer has teamed up with Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir’s charity to create a new gin – with all of the profits going directly to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, helping to fund vital research into the causes and potential cures of motor neurone disease. From the outset, Doddie has been driven to help fellow sufferers and seek ways to further research into this, as yet, incurable disease. Halbro & Raging Bull Sportswear worked closely with Doddie to achieve a faithful match of the tartan across the clothing range. “As time went on, Doddie being Doddie, he felt he wanted to do something to help.
A talented, committed and athletic lock forward, Doddie is now facing his biggest challenge. It has gone from sitting around Doddie’s kitchen table to sitting in an office in Edinburgh talking to a lawyer to where we are today, which is unbelievable. “So when we heard of his diagnosis it came as a terrible shock to all of us.
It’s testament to the regard people have for Doddie. This weekend will see Scotland play host to Wales in the Guinness Six Nations, playing for the Doddie Weir Cup for the second time. “When I spoke to him last week and said they would play for it again at BT Murrayfield, he was choked. “He was a hell of a player, he’s done a lot for rugby over the years and now he has switched his attention to doing something for MND. The Foundation has enjoyed such success that this week they announced they have committed £2.4 million into MND research. All prices are displayed including VAT where applicable. by this terrible disease. In November 2017, Doddie and his Trustees launched the registered charity My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. to one of Scotlands most recognisable characters and to be part of the cure together. Please support us and donate to say Cheers! Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB. We had to wait several months to get charity status and in that short time we did some fundraising to help Doddie and his family long-term. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. It’s a great honour for him as an individual. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. In the initial time we were just worried about Doddie and how best to support him and his family. The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to aid research into the causes of Motor Neurone Disease and investigate potential cures. “He was also hugely frustrated at the lack of options, there was no clinical trial, there was nothing offered to him so he was very frustrated. “I’ve known Doddie since we were kids, he’s godparent to our children, was best man at our wedding and he’s my husband’s best friend,” explained Douglas, whose husband Carl Hogg played alongside Weir for Scotland and now coaches Scotland Under-20s.
It’s the way he has raised awareness, he’s got people talking about it, people are much more aware of the disease and people who suffer from MND have been in touch with us and they have been moved by him as well. “It’s a personal tribute to a great rugby man, not Doddie Weir with MND, it’s in recognition of him as a remarkable individual,” added Douglas, who also revealed the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation would be launching a joint venture with the Matt Hampson Foundation at the end of the year. One of those is ITV broadcaster Jill Douglas, now CEO of the Foundation and one of Doddie’s closest friends. “He’s completely humbled by it all and a little overwhelmed by the attention. It’s an amazing thing to see how moved he has been and what it means to him.”, Feature: Doddie Weir and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Championship - Senior Next Match Countdown, {{ formatDateTime(fixture.datetime, 'date') }}, {{ fixture.score.teamA }}-{{ fixture.score.teamB }}, {{ formatDateTime(fixture.datetime,'time') }}, We use cookies on our site to provide the best online experience, personalise content, and analyse our site - for further information see our. Doddie Weir Foundation Headband £ 6.00 Add to basket; Doddie Weir Foundation Performance Socks *MIXED SIZE PACK* £ 210.00 Select options; Doddie Weir Foundation Classic Cotton T-Shirt £ 18.00 – £ 22.00 Select options; Doddie Weir Foundation Face Covering £ 10.00 – £ 80.00 Select options Since his diagnosis with motor neuron disease (MND) in December 2016, Doddie Weir OBE has
We decided to come together and create this foundation to raise funds for research and hasten clinical trials but part of it goes through helping people in a similar position to Doddie. It is a mark of just how special a person Doddie Weir is that when faced with the most devastating news his reaction was entirely positive. The blue and white within the tartan represent the colours of Scotland, and the black and yellow are the colours of Doddie’s Borders club, Melrose RFC. inspired people every day with his positive approach to life and determination to make a FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO DONATE TO MY NAME’5 DODDIE FOUNDATION CLICK HERE. In June 2017, the Scot revealed he was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. It’s fantastic and it’s almost bigger than the fundraising and the medical research. Saturday 4th July is a massive milestone for Doddie Weir the founder of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Find out more. “A group of trusted friends got together and first we looked at helping Doddie and it grew into wanting to start a charity. One in 300 people suffer from the disease, so as much as Weir was keen to raise funds for research, it was also an opportunity to raise awareness. difference. The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to aid research into the causes of Motor Neurone Disease and investigate potential cures.
The Foundation is also looking to establish grants for individuals suffering from MND, to enable them to live as fulfilled a life as possible.
The reaction from the rugby community and beyond has been overwhelming, something which came as little surprise for those who know him best. “It took us a few months to process it, I’m not sure if you ever do process such bad news. How to get in touch while our staff are working from home. Douglas added: “I think people have been moved by Doddie and inspired by Doddie. My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has now committed more than £4 million to research projects to help People love Doddie, that’s just the way he is. My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The legendary Scotland and British & Irish Lions second row announced that he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2017 and has since helped set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to raise funds for research into a cure for MND and to provide grants to people living with the condition. He says that it’s great people are doing this but we also want them to have a bit of fun doing it.”. One in 300 people suffer from the disease, so as much as Weir was keen to raise funds for research, it was also an opportunity to raise awareness. For bulk purchase prices, please contact nigel@halbro.com.
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“At the end of October 2017 we got charitable status. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Sizes available in unisex XSB-5XL and all profit is donated to the Foundation. He felt he was getting great support but he wanted to make sure other people got support. Photo courtesy of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation / Doddie Weir Trust.
The Foundation is also looking to establish grants for individuals suffering from MND, to enable them to live as fulfilled a life as possible. When it was first mooted last year, he was hugely honoured at being given this opportunity. But what has surprised me is his completely positive approach to something that is so challenging and the way he has galvanized people to do such extraordinary things. Doddie Weir is one of Scottish rugby’s most loved personalities with his strong sense of fun and a proven track record of success for country, club and nation. In November they first played for the trophy in the Autumn Internationals, and on Saturday Weir will be at BT Murrayfield once more for the second meeting.
“He’s touched an awful lot of people because he has been so open and honest about it.”. Doddie’5 personal tartan was designed by the Scotland Shop, specifically to support the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Happy 50th Doddie! find meaningful treatments and a cure for motor neuron disease and to offer practical support to those affected
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