About

What is Doddie Aid?

Doddie Aid is a mass participation event, encouraging you to get active from 1 January up until The Doddie Weir Cup to raise funds to help find a cure to motor neuron disease. It was founded by former Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion, Rob Wainwright.

The event splits participants into six districts, with the winning district being the one which covers the furthest distance over the duration of the event.

To take part and claim your free district snood, simply download the Doddie Aid app and sign up to a district by making a donation. Miles can be logged via the app - gallop, run, cycle, swim, dance, hop, skip, row, roll – any form of exercise counts. You can even get competitive with friends and family using our leagues feature.

MND is a disease which affects the motor neurons of the nervous system. It is life shortening and mostly progresses rapidly.

MND damages and attacks the nerves, meaning that messages being sent from the brain to the muscles no longer work.

MND affects people from all walks of life and in different ways.

Approximately 1,100 people are diagnosed with MND every year in the UK. Up to 5,000 adults in the UK are affected at any one time.

MND can lead to weakness in the muscles and eventually paralysis. Although it does not usually affect the senses. Unfortunately, 1/3 of people succumb to MND within a year and more than 1/2 within two years of diagnosis.

Early signs and symptoms may be very slight and can be easily managed:

  • Spontaneous twitching
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Muscle cramp
  • Difficulties in speech and swallowing
  • Shortness of breath

MND isn't as rare as you may think. Did you know that 1 in 300 people are at risk of developing MND in their lifetime?
There is currently no cure for MND.

For more information, the following sites are useful:
https://www.mndassociation.org/about-mnd/ 
https://www.alsuntangled.com/ 

Districts & Captains

North & Mids Scotland

Eve Muirhead

A highly decorated Olympian, Eve was North and Mids first ever captain and won’t let the title slip under her watch.

She might be queen of the ice, but you can be sure she’ll light a fire under team North and Mids.

Edinburgh

Jamie Ritchie

Scotland’s national team captain and Edinburgh Rugby flanker Jamie is sure to bring the competitive spirit to Doddie Aid 2024!

Can he get Scotland’s capital to the top of the leaderboard?

Glasgow

Eilidh Barbour

Regularly seen with a mic in hand - Eilidh will bring motivation to Team Glasgow as she takes over for her first year as captain!

People make Glasgow, right? So let’s see those miles coming in!

South Scotland

Kelly Brown

A Melrose boy that South Scotland have prized from Team Glasgow!

It’s his first year as South Scotland’s captain and sure to be a good one - if all else fails, he’ll sing his way to glory!

Barbarians

Kelly Cates

Heading up the Barbarians for the first time we have Kelly Cates! Who says we’re all about rugby?! 

She's got a job on her hands pulling together a global Barbarians team, but wouldn't have it any other way!

Wales

Scott Quinnell

A Welsh legend! And while it might be cold, wet or even snowing during Doddie Aid - his motivational speeches will be plenty to drag you out of the house to get your miles in.

Dewch ymlaen, Cymru!

Useful information

Fundraising

Looking to make an even bigger difference? Fundraise for us during Doddie Aid!

Visit our fundraising hub

Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQ

Partners

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Photography

Thanks to A View From My Camera and Craig Watson for contributions.

Charity Number:

SC 047871

Charity Number: SC 047871

Contact

Email: info@doddieaid.com
c/o Gilson Gray LLP
29 Rutland Square
Edinburgh, EH1 2BW

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