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700 mile walk and cycle challenge from Edinburgh to Paris for the Rugby World Cup. TO RAISE £555,555 FOR MY NAME’5 DODDIE FOUNDATION

To mark the first Rugby World Cup since Doddie Weir’s sad passing, Kenny Logan and friends are set to take part in a unique and grueling challenge from Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, to the Stade de France, Paris.

Supported by World Rugby, Kenny and supporters will be delivering the match ball to the final Pool B match – Ireland v Scotland, as well as raising important funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to support their fight against Motor Neuron Disease.

Kenny earned 70 caps for Scotland and enjoyed success at club level with Stirling County, Glasgow and most famously at London Wasps where he won the European Cup three times.

It was with the Scottish national side that he played alongside Doddie Weir and their friendship grew. Since Doddie announced his MND diagnosis, Kenny has taken it upon himself to do everything he can to support Doddie and his family as well as the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

Kenny and his sports marketing agency, Logan Sports Marketing, have raised millions for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation through various commercial activities.

“It’s hard to put into words what Doddie meant to me and my family.

He was the most loving, kind and courageous person I knew; and it was these traits that drove him to fight MND for longer than expected and raise millions of pounds along the way.

Let’s all come together to finish what Doddie started and find a cure for MND.”

Timetable

Arrive in Edinburgh – Saturday 30^th September

Cycle

1^st Oct – 102 Miles – Scottish Gas Murrayfield to Morpeth RFC.

2^nd Oct – 85 Miles – Newcastle Marriott to Sutton Park.

3^rd Oct – 90 Miles – Holiday Inn York to Dry Doddington.

4^th Oct – 104 Miles – Belvoir Castle to Chinnor Community Sports Pavilion.

5^th Oct – 87 Miles – Bisham Abbey, Marlow to Brighton College.

6^th Oct – 70 Miles – Dieppe Ferry Port to Auberge Du Pont, Les Andelys.

7^th Oct – 54 Miles – Hotel Mont Vernon to Paris.

Walk

1^st Oct – 14 Miles – Morpeth RFC to Newcastle Falcons.

2^nd Oct – 14 Miles – Sutton Park to Holiday Inn York.

3^rd Oct – 11 Miles – Dry Doddington to Belvoir Castle.

4^th Oct – 15 Miles – Chinnor to Community Sports Pavilion to The Butcher’s Tap and Grill, Marlow.

5^th Oct – 11 Miles – Ditchling Village to Brighton College.

6^th Oct – 15 Miles – Auberge Du Pont, Les Andelys to Hotel Mont Vernon.

7^th Oct – Walk 1 – 3 Miles – Bois De Boulogne park to Trocadero.

Walk 2 – 3 Miles – Hotel to Stade de France

The Challenge is being undertaken to raise funds and awareness for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was created after Doddie’s diagnosis and continues his legacy today, they are absolutely committed to their vision of achieving a world free of MND, leaving no stone unturned in the relentless pursuit of this goal.

MND is a disease which affects the motor neurons of the nervous system. It is life shortening and mostly progresses rapidly. It damages and attacks the nerves, meaning that messages being sent from the brain to the muscles no longer work. MND leads to weakness in the muscles and eventually paralysis but 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.

Please visit the website for more information, or donate via the buttons below.

Our Support

Sponsors & Partners

At Highland Spring, providing healthy hydration in an environmentally sustainable way is our top priority. That means we are committed to looking after both the land and the environment around it. We are the proud guardians of 2500 acres of natural, organic and untouched land in Scotland’s Ochil Hills. Every drop of Highland Spring comes from the majestic Ochil Hills, where it is carefully drawn from protected land.

We are proud to be supporting Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Challenge with funds raised contributing towards the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation fight against Motor Neuron Disease. We look forward to ensuring the riders and walkers are kept healthily hydrated every mile of this journey as they take on this important challenge.

Website: www.highlandspring.com

Black Bull Scotch Whisky are delighted to be sponsoring Kenny’s Rugby World Cup Challenge. Black Bull Whisky’s decision to sponsor the My Name’s Doddie Foundation stems from a deep commitment to supporting causes that make a tangible impact. By partnering with the foundation, Black Bull Whisky aims to raise awareness and contribute to the ongoing research and support for motor neuron disease (MND). The My Name’s Doddie Foundation embodies resilience, determination, and a spirit of unity, which aligns with the core values of Black Bull Scotch Whisky. Through this sponsorship, Black Bull Whisky not only seeks to make a positive difference but also hopes to inspire others in the community to lend their support to this worthy cause.

From its inception in 1846, founder George Willsher had a vision for Black Bull to be uncompromising in quality yet abundant enough to be enjoyed the world over. To this day parent company, specialist blender and bottler, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky, maintains this philosophy while integrating radical new ideas to its blending and maturation.

While others sought to conform to a particular style, Black Bull Scotch Whisky founder George Willsher blazed his own trail. Today, we proudly carry forward his legacy by embracing the bold and different. Our award-winning high strength, high malt content blend challenges conventions and captivates whisky connoisseurs worldwide. Prepare to embark on a whisky journey like no other, where innovation meets tradition and excellence knows no bounds.

Website: www.blackbullwhisky.com

Thrifty Car & Van Rental are a UK-based business, with 88 locations across the nation, offering short-term and long-term mobility solutions for individuals or businesses. We offer daily hire or longer subscription of cars and vans from our wide range of fleet; an extensive luxury collection, including our elite range, economy vehicles to family saloons, estate cars to 4x4s, and our wide-ranging commercial fleet.

Thrifty are proud to be a long-term partner of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation for a number of years and with the very sad passing of Doddie, we are even more dedicated to supporting his legacy.

We are proud to be able to sponsor Kenny’s Rugby World Cup Challenge and to support the Foundation in the aim of raising over £500,000 towards the fight to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease.

Website: https://www.thrifty.co.uk/

Founded in 1954, Arnold Clark began with a single-car showroom on Glasgow’s Park Road. Sir Arnold Clark, the founder of the company, left the Royal Air Force and used his demob money to buy a Morris Ten Four for £70 and after restoring the car to its original condition, he sold it for a profit. From this first venture, Arnold Clark began to buy and sell cars.

Fast forward 66 years, and Arnold Clark is the UK’s leading independently owned car retailer. Driven by our founder’s simple philosophy – to offer genuine value for money and customer service of the highest level – the company continues to flourish. Today, Arnold Clark holds 200 branches across the country, stretching from Elgin to Southampton, and sells over 300,00 cars a year.

As a large Scottish business, we would like to support this incredible challenge which shows Kenny and the team’s continued determination to raise awareness and find a cure for such a devastating disease. Undoubtedly, everyone can take inspiration from Doddie and the way he fought MND with such bravery. His drive to raise awareness of the disease as well as his uncompromising focus on helping others will be an inspiration to many for years to come, and it is a great honour to help continue his legacy.

Website: https://www.arnoldclark.com/

Pentland Brands is the name behind some of the world’s best loved sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands including Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury and Endura. Its products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly or by licensees and distributors.

At Pentland Brands, we understand the value of leading a healthy, active lifestyle. We’re immensely proud to support the My Names’5 Doddie Foundation and its brilliant work in improving the lives of people living with Motor Neurone Disease.

Doddie Weir was an extraordinary role model and his legacy demonstrates the profound joy that sport brings to people’s lives. Kenny’s Challenge is a great opportunity to raise awareness and fundraising for this cause.

Website: https://pentlandbrands.com

DAF have been the market leading commercial vehicle manufacturer (7.5 to 44 tonnes) in the United Kingdom for more than 25 years, with one in every three new trucks registered in the UK being a DAF.
DAF is the only major commercial vehicle manufacturer producing trucks in the UK, with our factory in Leyland producing over 15,000 vehicles every year. Almost every DAF vehicle registered in the UK, is built here in the UK.
DAF and Lancashire DAF are proud to be working alongside this great charity and looking forward to supporting the challenge. Raising awareness and funds to achieve the Foundation’s aim of a world free from MND. It is a cause we believe in and helping to reach this goal is something we want to be a part of.

Website: https://www.daf.co.uk/en-gb

Specialized believe bicycles have the power to change lives. Since 1974, they’ve taken athletes to the pinnacle of their sport, and bought that innovation to the masses with a broad selection of bikes, e-bikes and equipment, all focused on improving riders lives. When quality tyres weren’t around, they strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, they made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, they doubled-down on carbon and built their own wind tunnel. As they approach their 50^th Anniversary, Specialized remains as committed and passionate about riding as ever.

Specialized is proud to support the riders as they undertake this huge challenge. We know what it takes to spend that long on a bike, and we’ll work hard to share our expertise and equip riders to be successful, and raise as much as possible for the fantastic My Name’s Doddie Foundation.

Website: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en

Leo Group is one of the UK’s leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy. Our mission is to use pioneering technologies to transform animal waste into valuable, sustainable, and reusable resources, reducing the impact on the environment and the communities in which we operate. We play an important role in the food and agricultural industries collecting and processing material which is converted into meals and oils for use in sustainable aviation fuel, biofuel, aquaculture feed, pet food, cosmetics, oleochemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Leo Group is a long-time supporter of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – as Doddie’s friend and neighbour and having witnessed his wit and determination after being diagnosed with the disease, Danny Sawrij, CEO and owner of Leo Group, has made it his mission to support the charity whenever possible, raising awareness of MND and raising much-needed funds. We are therefore both proud and excited to be part of this huge challenge set by Kenny Logan.

Website: www.leogroupltd.co.uk

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Logan Sports Marketing was founded by the man who created the challenge, Kenny Logan. Our clients benefit from their deep understanding and experience across Sponsorship Consultancy, Event & Hospitality Organisation and Rights Management. Our business has been built on strong long-term client relationships. We’re extremely proud of the trust and mutual respect we share and have worked hard to achieve. Sponsorship is no longer about awareness (exposure), it’s about engaging with your target market. At LSM, we understand the power of emotional engagement to the long-term health of your brand. We have the ability and experience to create and execute a wide range of events that include large-scale professional sports events, live conferences, unique business networking events, staff incentive programmes and global launches. We never lose sight of our clients’ objectives. Through an innovative approach to sponsorship and events, we enable meaningful conversations between our clients and their customers, so as to maximise their return on investment. Logan Sports Marketing’s vision is to be brave, believable and brilliant in everything we do.

As a long term partner and supporter of the foundation, LSM are proud to be supporting and running Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Challenge. We look forward to being there with the participants every step/wheel turn of the way while raising great funds and awareness for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation in memory of the late great Doddie.

Website : http://www.logansportsmarketing.com

Information coming soon

Ocean Outdoor is delighted to provide Out of Home media support, by showcasing Kenny’s Challenge, not only along the route, but also on our Giant Digital Screens across all major towns and cities in the UK.

The digital ads will be unmissable and we hope that they will encourage members of the public to donate.

Website: https://oceanoutdoor.com/

With over 25 years of combined experience in professional rugby, George Kruis and Dom Day founded fourfive, a nutrition brand, due to a personal need to optimise their recovery, health & longevity of fitness. They became scientific and obsessive about achieving their optimum performance with high quality, pure ingredients that would work for, and elongate, their professional sports careers.

fourfive now has a range including premium vitamins, CBD and hydration solutions that is used by over 25+ professional sports clubs and international teams, stocked in 100+ gyms and in larger retail such as Holland and Barrett, Tesco and Boots. With over 20+ international athletes from different invested in fourfive, they are a nutrition brand made by the active for the active.

At fourfive, we want to push boundaries in the pursuit of developing clean, safe and effective products that target your needs to help you live to your full potential.

MyoMaster is on a mission to help every athlete make their crazy dreams a reality. Their award winning sports recovery products accelerate performance and recover from injury. Founded in the Harlequins changing room by professional rugby player Joe Gray and businesswoman Lottie Whyte, their range of recovery tech is used by some of the world’s best teams and athletes. Doddie Weir and Kenny Logan both represent everything we stand for as a brand and we couldn’t be prouder to play a small part in this challenge.

Website: https://myomaster.com/

We are proud to be supporting the participants of Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Challenge by providing food and drink to the team as they complete their journey from Murrayfield to the Stade de France. Everyone here at Sainsbury’s would like to wish all the riders and walkers the very best of luck on this charity endeavour.

Website: www.sainsburys.co.uk

At the heart of The RugbyDAO lies a fan-centric digital clubhouse, underpinned by new tech, where rugby culture, heritage, & fandom converge. Our mission? To revolutionise the fan ownership experience and create an equitable and engaging rugby ecosystem where value is shared, rugby franchises and entities are supported, and rugby culture is amplified.

Our platform opens the door for fans, players, and stakeholders to engage at a project-by-project level or around relevant rugby concepts, unlocking unique rewards and digital value, extending across a range of virtual collectibles, interactive content, fantasy & predictor leagues, connected infrastructure, worlds, events, gaming, and more.

As proud partners with Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Challenge, The RugbyDAO will be layering this physical challenge with an immersive digital experience across the entire challenge journey. Together, we aim to elevate awareness and amplify the fundraising efforts for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation fighting MND, a cause that reminds us of the strength of the human spirit and the transformative impact of collective action.

Participants and donors can claim a unique digital collectible for supporting the challenge including the option to own an exclusive Doddie Digital Art Piece which also grants holders a golden ticket to VIP perks and early access to The RugbyDAO universe. By supporting Kenny Logan’s challenge and participating in the digital activations, you’re not just donating to a cause; you’re bringing us a step closer to a world free of MND and ensuring the legacy of the legend Doddie Weir continues in both the physical and digital realms.

Website: https://therugbydao.com/

YETI is a global designer, retailer, and distributor of innovative outdoor products. From coolers and drinkware to backpacks and bags, YETI products are built to meet the unique and varying needs of diverse outdoor pursuits, whether in the remote wilderness, at the beach, or anywhere life takes our customers. By consistently delivering high-performing, exceptional products, we have built a strong following of brand loyalists throughout the world, ranging from serious outdoor enthusiasts to individuals who simply value products of uncompromising quality and design. We have an unwavering commitment to outdoor and recreation communities, and we are relentless in our pursuit of building superior products for people to confidently enjoy life outdoors and beyond.

We are proud to support Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Challenge raising funds and awareness for My Names’5 Doddie Foundation

Website: www.YETI.com

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Celebrities

Kenny Logan

The man behind the challenge. His personal connection and friendship with the late great Doddie Weir has drove Kenny to many challenges, now for his greatest one yet, all to raise money and awareness for MND through My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

Jason Fox

The only man that will breeze the challenge. Ex UK Special Forces and Royal Marine Commando “Foxy” knows exactly what is required to take on a challenge of this magnitude. Jason is more recently known for presenting and putting contestants through rigorous military training on SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Jimmy Nesbitt

A long time supporter of the Foundation. Actor Jimmy Nesbitt will be joining the crew for the challenge. He will be bringing some much needed Irish support ahead of the big clash in Paris. Jimmy is best known for his on-screen roles including Cold Feet and Bloodlands amongst many others.

Jamie Bamber

Actor Jamie Bamber will be saddling up for the ride down to Paris. Jamie is best known for his roles in Battlestar Galactica and Law & Order UK.

Ally McCoist

Ex footballer, Scottish international and Rangers legend Ally McCoist will be taking to the roads for the challenge. More recently Ally is know as a larger than life commentator and pundit for ITV and Talksport.

Gabby Logan

Former rhythmic gymnast, TV presenter and wife of Kenny, Gabby Logan will be joining the crew for the second half of the challenge from Marlow down into Paris. As well as being a long term supporter of the foundation, you will be used to seeing Gabby on your screens presenting sports coverage from across the globe, from the Rugby and Football to the Olympics and much more.

Kirsty Gallacher

TV and Radio presenter Kirsty Gallagher will also be joining for the second half of the challenge. Kirsty is currently presenting on Smooth Radio after many years as a Sky Sports News anchor.