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About us

Doddie Weir OBE was one of rugby’s most recognisable personalities. He earned 61 caps for Scotland during a successful playing career, represented the British and Irish Lions on their successful tour to South Africa in 1997, and won championships with his two club sides, Melrose and Newcastle Falcons.

A talented, committed and athletic lock forward, Doddie then faced his biggest challenge. In June 2017 the Scot revealed he was suffering from Motor Neuron Disease. From the outset, Doddie has been driven to help fellow sufferers and seek ways to further research into this, as yet, incurable disease.

In November 2017, Doddie and his trustees launched the registered charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Our vision is simple: A World Free of MND.

The number “5” is a special number for the Foundation. It features in the Foundation’s name and is a reference to Doddie’s playing number for his clubs, Melrose and Newcastle Falcons, and the jersey he wore when he earned his 61 caps for Scotland.

Charity number: SC047871

Doddie's Grand Tour - Team London Scottish

Event dates: Tuesday 4th February – Saturday 8th February

In the first week of February, Team London Scottish will embark on an extraordinary challenge, cycling from Dublin to Edinburgh to deliver the match-day ball for the highly anticipated Scotland vs. Ireland Six Nations rugby match at Murrayfield. This epic journey will see the team cover an incredible 830 miles in just 5 days, combining athletic endurance with a passion for making a difference.
Led by Iain Whyte, the cycling team includes John Williams, John Burns, Paul Burnell, Jan Joubert, Vitor Almeida, and Russell Kesley, supported by a dedicated crew of Kevin Burke and Sarah Baker.
Our mission is to raise much-needed funds for:

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, supporting the fight against Motor Neuron Disease.

Your support will help us make a real impact in the lives of those affected by this devastating illnesses. Join us on this journey of hope and resilience as we push boundaries to make a difference.
Together, we can help change lives.

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