Marking Doddie’s 55th birthday

04 July 2025

Today on Doddie’s 55th birthday, our community has come together in a new video to mark the day. 

Inspired by the iconic ‘I’m Spartacus’ scene in the Stanley Kubrick movie Spartacus, our ambassadors and members of the MND community proudly declare “My Name’s Doddie.”

Jennie Starkey – who is living with MND and part of our Discovery Network board – closes the film lining up shoulder-to-shoulder with all those carrying on Doddie’s mission.

Watch the film below and see if you can spot any familiar faces:

Our CEO, Nicola Roseman, said: “Doddie’s spirit continues to galvanise the MND community. The outpouring of support and emotion on what would have been his 55th birthday shows just how many lives he touched and how much his story still matters. It also reminds us that there is still work to be done. Every birthday that passes without Doddie is another reminder of the urgency of our mission.”

The launch of this new video follows the conclusion of Doddie’s Lions Challenge, Kenny Logan’s latest fundraising cycle. The ride has so far raised almost £650,000, bringing Kenny’s fundraising total to nearly £1.5 million between his last two events.

Reflecting on today, Kenny told us: “Doddie was a leader in life, and he remains a leader in death. His memory inspires thousands of people – both inside and outside of the MND community – to take action and help bring an end to this devastating disease. 

“We all know Doddie should still be here with us. He brought light and laughter into every room – even in the darkest days. It’s up to all of us to dig deep, keep fundraising, and finish what he started. We do it because we miss him. We do it because we love him. And we do it because nobody else should have to go through what he and his family did.”