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Our vision: A world free of MND

Motor neuron disease is brutal and has no cure. We fund the smartest, most efficient research. Because when you’re living with MND, time matters.

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Who we are

We are My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Established by Doddie Weir OBE, we have a clear vision: a world free of MND.

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Your donations power our mission. They allow us to invest relentlessly in the cutting-edge science that is catalysing breakthroughs in MND research.

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No matter how you’re affected by MND, everything we do starts with people like you. That’s why we’re proud to be a voice for everyone affected by this disease. Because each story has the power to raise awareness and define the narrative on MND.

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Fundraising MND stories
10 Aug 2026

“I finished what Dad started”: Paul Choat completes all 282 Munros in memory of his Father

Last month, Paul Choat stood at the summit of Perthshire’s Schiehallion, and bagged his final Munro. He was joined by family and friends, including his six-year-old…
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Research
10 Aug 2026

EXPERTS-ALS announces results from first drug arms

Metformin and Nifedipine will be removed from the EXPERTS-ALS trial, because results show they do not lower neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels in the blood. EXPERTS-ALS…
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Fundraising
07 Aug 2026

“For as long as I can, I’ll continue to support the Foundation": Anthony’s Ultra Challenge

In June, Anthony Newman pulled on his Doddie tartan shorts, grabbed his hiking poles, and took part in the inaugural North Yorkshire Ultra Challenge for us – a 100km…
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