A series of podcasts in support of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has raised more than £4,000.
The Farmer Network, which was requested by its members to support the foundation, broadcast three Rugby Legends and Farming Friends podcasts.
Doddie Weir, a former Scotland Rugby Union International and British Lion, contracted motor neurone disease and the foundation aims to raise awareness of the disease and support research into it.
Led by Cumbrian organic dairy farmer Mark Lee, a former Scotland 7s Captain and hosted by Network managing director Adam Day, the podcasts featured Cumbrian rugby legends Malcolm Brown and Tony Scott who farms near Lockerbie.
The podcasts also included chats with Scottish international rugby players Rory Lawson, now a rugby commentator and Clark Laidlaw currently coach of the New Zealand 7s team which took silver medal in the recent Olympic games.
The podcasts were watched and enjoyed by many and a grand total of £4,105 was raised in aid of the Myname5doddie foundation.
Mark said: “it was great to catch up with my old rugby chums and farming friends especially as we were still in lockdown at the time. I think our banter might well have cheered up a few people, as well as raising money for a very worthwhile cause.
Adam thanked the contributors and everyone who made a donation.
He said: “There are strong synergies between the rugby and farming community. Both come together in times of difficulty offering respect and support to those who need it. We send our good wishes to Doddie Weir and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.”
