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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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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
13 Oct 2026

Kathy dedicates Women of the Year honour to the MND community

Kathy Weir's dedication to people affected by motor neuron disease (MND) has been recognised with the Campaigning Champions Award at the 72nd Women of the Year Lunch…
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Research
13 Oct 2026

Multimillion-pound partnership breaks down barriers in MND research

Motor neuron disease (MND) is one of the most complex challenges in medical research. While excellent work is taking place across the globe, no single researcher…
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Research
12 Oct 2026

EXPERTS-ALS rules out Ropinirole as a potential treatment for MND

The latest results from the EXPERTS-ALS clinical trial have shown that Ropinirole is unlikely to be an effective treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), and the…
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