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On this day 50 years ago, the remarkable and inspirational Doddie Weir was born.

Lock Weir was capped 61 times by Scotland, and was part of the victorious British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997.

Since confirming in 2017 that he had motor neurone disease, his My Name'5 Doddie Foundation has raised more than £5.8m for MND research.

The ex-Melrose and Newcastle Falcons second row said he is "truly honoured".

He added: "I owe so much to the game of rugby, and to our great rugby family in particular.

"The support I received from players and supporters throughout my career and now in my battle to find a cure for MND has been immense, and has given me the strength to keep fighting.

"Thank you so much for honouring me with this award - and on my 50th birthday too. What a great present."
 
Whenever I see this Gentleman on T.V. makes me a little ashamed of all my moans an d complaints recently. Doddle you are so brave to appear on T.V. And show such a fresh and smiling face.
I admire you, and you are an inspiratin to a hell of a lot of people in a similar situation. ....... I wish you a Happy as possible birthday, You are a person to look up to.
 
Whenever I see this Gentleman on T.V. makes me a little ashamed of all my moans an d complaints recently. Doddle you are so brave to appear on T.V. And show such a fresh and smiling face.
I admire you, and you are an inspiratin to a hell of a lot of people in a similar situation. ....... I wish you a Happy as possible birthday, You are a person to look up to.
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On this day 50 years ago, the remarkable and inspirational Doddie Weir was born.

Lock Weir was capped 61 times by Scotland, and was part of the victorious British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997.

Since confirming in 2017 that he had motor neurone disease, his My Name'5 Doddie Foundation has raised more than £5.8m for MND research.

The ex-Melrose and Newcastle Falcons second row said he is "truly honoured".

He added: "I owe so much to the game of rugby, and to our great rugby family in particular.

"The support I received from players and supporters throughout my career and now in my battle to find a cure for MND has been immense, and has given me the strength to keep fighting.





MND claimed the life of my much loved brother in law recently , what an insidious disease robbing you of all hope for the future.