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Scotland's Virtual Kiltwalk

Wherever you are

Why not support the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation at this years Kiltwalk? With mass events looking unlikely in the first half of 2021, the date has been set for ‘Scotland’s Virtual Kiltwalk’ – the biggest and best ever Virtual fundraising event – taking place on the weekend of the 23rd – 25th April 2021. Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation will be topping all funds by 50% and there will be a host of Virtual Kiltwalk surprises in store for all walkers!

Date: 23rd-25th April

Contact info: contactus@thekiltwalk.co.uk 

Link: For more information and to register click here!

The Tour of Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire

A virtual event offering four routes of 24, 56, 80 or 106 miles that can be ridden in Pembrokeshire if regulations permit or from anywhere in the world outdoors or indoors.

Date: Friday 14th May or Saturday 15th May or Sunday 16th May.

Contact info: Peter Walker; peter@tourofpembrokeshire.co.uk; 07771 633700

Link: https://www.tourofpembrokeshire.co.uk/

Dave's Pennine Stomp for Doddie

Pennine Way

Sponsored walk along the Pennine Way

Date: Start date - 18th May 2021 Completion date - 5th June 2021

Contact info: David Hinshelwood dhinshelwood@btinternet.com

Link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-hinshelwood

North Coast 500

Inverness Castle

Cycling the NC500 in 3 days

Date: 27th May to 29th May

Contact info: srps153@yahoo.com 07871273153

Coast to Coast & Down South

Great Yarmouth to Swansea via Aberystwyth

A solo bikepacking and rugby coaching cycle from Great Yarmouth to Swansea via Aberystwyth.

Date: 28th May - 1st June 2021

Contact info: Email: gddcoaching@gmail..com - Mobile: 07590663132

Link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GeraintDavies28

Coast 2 Coast In 24 Hours

Portpatrick to Cockburnspath/Cove

The challenge involves getting from Portpatrick on the West coast of Scotland to Cockburnspath/Cove on the East coast of Scotland in 24 hours, by means of cycling, running, kayaking and walking. The route encompasses the start and finish points of the Southern Upland Way and parts of the walking route along the way.

Date: The challenge is taking place on the 5th of June 2021, starting at 00:00 hrs, with the aim to finish by 11:59pm.

Contact info: Rory Murray, rory_murray@nfumutual.co.uk. 07878678638

Link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/coast-2-coast-in-24-hours/

Mid-Life Tandem Crisis Postponed

London to Pisa

Mid-Life Tandem Crisis

Sponsored tandem ride - Buckingham Palace to The Leaning Tower of Pisa - 7am 13 June 2021 onwards

Contact info: Mark Lees, designwest@btinternet.com

Visit their JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mid-life-tandem-crisis

Lyke Wake Walk

North York Moors National Park

Lyke Wake Walk

Seven members of Richmondshire RUFC will attempt the 42mile Lyke Wake Walk to raise funds for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

19th June 2021 all day

To support them, please visit:

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=TeamRichmondshire&isTeam=true

Gareth Hastie gchgardens@hotmail.com 

Wales in a Day

North to South Wales

I'm attempting to cycle from the tip of north wales to the tip of south wales in a day. Roughly 220 miles!

Date: June 26th. Very early in the morning to late at night!

Contact info: Scott Ormond - email: Scottormond@hotmail.com - mobile: 07581003366

Link: https://www.justgiving.com/Scott-Ormond2

The Great Rugby Cycle 2021

Ireland

The Great Rugby Cycle 2021 - Round Ireland

The Great Rugby Cycle ‘Ireland 2021’ The Inaugural Great Rugby Cycle 2019 covered 1133 miles in March 2019 from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The Great Rugby Cycle 2020 due to the COVID pandemic was postponed until 2021. The Great Rugby Cycle 2021 will cover over 1000 miles in an anti-clockwise direction around Ireland in eleven days, taking in some of the finest scenery Ireland has to offer. The peloton will be joined along the route by rugby legends, sporting stars and celebrities from TV and Film to raise awareness and funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. 

Leaves Belfast on Thursday 1st July and returns to Belfast Sunday 11th July.

Contact info: Stuart Thom ceo@royalbelfast.com 07913 611680

Link: https://thegreatrugbycycle.co.uk/

Bo'ness Rugby Ben Nevis Challenge

Ben Nevis

Bo'ness Rugby Ben Nevis Challange

A team of us from Bo'ness Rugby Club will be looking to conquer the highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis. The team will be attempting to climb all 1,345 meters of Ben Nevis on the 3rd July 2021. We will be raising as much money as we can for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

Date: 3rd July 2021

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/BonessRugbyClub/

Links: gf.me/u/znq6t4

Beth's Solo 45 Mile Green Man Ultra

Britstol

45 mile solo ultra distance run around Bristol.

Date: 3rd July 2021 - All day Strat time TBC

Contact info: Beth Greer Beth_156@yahoo.com 07921 182752

Link: Insta - @runner_boo JustGiving - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runnerboo-beth

Ironman UK 2021 Bolton

Bolton

Ironman UK 2021, Bolton

Full distance triathlon - 1.2 mile swim/ 112 mile bike/ 26.2 mile run.

Date: 4th July 2021, 7am

Joe Malone Josephdmalone@hotmail.com 

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JoeMalone1

Doddie'5 Ride 2021

Melrose to Melrose

Doddie'5 Ride 2021

Doddie5 Ride 2021 is on Sunday July 4^th (Doddie5 Birthday). The sun will shine on the Borders that day as cyclists pedal through the beautiful Borders of Scotland supporting Doddie in his quest to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. We have 3 routes with distances and difficulty for all ages and abilities. The ride is fully supported by Medic, mechanics and marshals with food and water stops along the way. For more info go to www.Doddie5-Ride.co.uk

Link: JustGiving - Doddie'5Ride 2021

Allison & Jane walk the West Highland Way

West Highland Way

Allison & Jane are walking the West Highland Way!

Date: 19th July 2021 - 24th July 2021

Contact info: Jane McCartney Jmccrtny29@gmail.com

Link: Allison & Jane's JustGiving Page

Doddie Drive Golf Tournament

St Andrews

The Doddie Drive golf tournament will take place in St Andrews on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August 2021. The inaugural two-day event promises a weekend of quality golf, warm hospitality and fundraising. Need to know: - open to amateur golfers from across the UK and beyond - play the newly opened Dumbarnie Links, and the scenic Duke’s Course - enter as a pair - one female and one male in each team - play for the Doddie Drive Cup and raise funds for motor neuron disease (MND) - opportunities to win many other quality prizes throughout the weekend - maximum handicaps 36 for women and 24 for men - sign up at mtxgolf.com - book early to secure your preferred tee time.

Date: 7th & 8th August 2021

Contact info: info@mtxgolf.com

Link: https://www.mtxgolf.com/the-doddie-drive-weekend

Mount Everest Step Challenge

Kingston Park, Gosforth

Doodie Scotland Golf Day

The Renaissance Club, East Lothian

This year's Doddie Scotland Golf Day will be hosted for the third time by The Renaissance Club. The day will include:

• A round of golf at The Renaissance Club
• Shotgun start
• Refreshements throughout the day
• Drinks reception 
• Three course dinner
• Entertainment
• Goody bag and team kit
• Options to have a celebrity captain

Date: 7th September 2021 at The Renaissance Club, East Lothian.

Contact: For more details about the Doddie Scotland Golf Day please get in touch with Adam Rider - adam@logansportsmarketing.com

The Great Rugby Try 2021

Northern Ireland to Scotland

Stuart Thom will be kayaking 22 miles from Northern Ireland to Scotland, cycling 175 miles from Portpatrick to Newcastle then running The Great North Run, all within 24 hours!"

"I grew up in Melrose and enjoyed watching Doddie play rugby at Melrose and was fortunate enough to play the odd game with Doddie."

"The challenge will be tough, but nothing compared to the everyday challenge Doddie and fellow sufferers of MND face."

Please help by donating as much as you can.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stuart-thom4

The Peak District Challenge

Peak District

Fancy a challenge to finish off the summer? You can now register to the support the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation at this years Peak District Challange. Choose to either trek or run your challenge of: 10km, 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km.

Date: 17th-18th September

Contact info: will@peak-district-challenge.co.uk

Link: For more information and to register click here!

APL Charity Cycle Challenge - Amended Date

Glasgow to Inverness

New Date!

APL Charity Cycle Challenge 10th Anniversary 2020

We organise an annual charity cycle ride which is now in its tenth anniversary year. This year's nominated charity is My Name5 Doddie. The cycle route is Lochs and Glens North, 216 miles from Glasgow to Inverness.

Thursday 10th September to Sunday 13th September

Contact info: Paul Ludford paul@aplevent.co.uk 07860 836207

 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/aplccc2020

Logan Invitational

Stoke Park

The Logan Invitational 2019 was a hugely successful event, raising much needed funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. This year in the 5th annual Logan Invitational they will once again be supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. The day will include:

• A round of golf at Stoke Park
• Shotgun start
• Refreshements throughout the day
• Drinks reception 
• Three course dinner
• Entertainment
• Luxury goody bag & team kit
• Option to have a celebrity captain

Date: 30th September 2021 at Stoke Park.

Contact: For more details about the Logan Invitational please get in touch with Georgie Sangster - georgie@logansportsmarketing.com