Doddie Weir, the former Scotland and British and Irish Lions rugby union player who died over the weekend from motor neurone disease, will be remembered as a man who helped transform peoples understanding of the disease.
His family made the announcement on Saturday. Kathy said he was an inspiration to nature.
Princess Anne was paying her respects. It was a sad day. Doddie will be missed a lot. He was a larger than life person. The funding for research was changed by him.
The chief executive of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation said that he was a person who always wanted to be at the centre of charity's activities.
She said that he felt that his diagnosis meant there was no hope. He felt that was not good enough.
He wanted to shine a light on the fact that there wasn't enough done for people who were diagnosed with this. His legacy will be to help others.
There was a successful campaign to get the UK government to invest £50 million in research into motor neurone disease.
The investment was important. The research community believes they are on the verge of major breakthrough. If you had asked that question a decade ago, you would have gotten a different answer.
People who are at the forefront of this research think it's close.
In June of last year, he revealed his disease. To remember the importance of family, rugby and farming, Douglas stressed the importance of not defining his life by MND. She said that it was the last part of the man's life and he lived a rich and happy life.
He was aware that he had an effect. He wanted to see change. He was always pushing and questioning and inspiring and we have a responsibility to take that forward.
According to MND Scotland, thetireless efforts to create change will leave a lastinglegacy.
Doddie Weir was an inspiration to so many. His bravery in sharing his story helped raise awareness.
The United to End MND campaign was a part of it.
New hope is brought by the success of the campaign. We have another person taken too soon because of this cruel disease, and this is not the first time.
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Rob Burrow is a former rugby league player who has a motor neurone disease.
How many more warriors will die before the government gives 50 million dollars? I am very sad to see my giraffe pass away. You are the reason for being cheerful.
Kevin Sinfield set himself a challenge to run seven ultra-marathons in seven days, and he was supported by a man named Ian.
On behalf of the entire Ultra 7 in 7 team, it was our ultimate honor that Doddie was at Murrayfield just two weeks ago.
He wanted to be there with his pink trainers on.
In all of us knew him, he had a spirit. He will continue to be a champion.
The prime minister and the Prince and Princess of Wales paid their respects.
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