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'His first thought was this is not good enough, let me make a difference' Hamish Weir spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the enduring legacy of his father - the late British Lions Rugby Union player Doddie Weir - as he launched this year's Doddie Aid to support research into MND

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John Carlin9 months ago

Dad would be very proud

Sheena Walker BA First Be The Best Then Be First9 months ago

Ask how much fundraising they have raised last few years much of it goes on staff salaries not research

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