Lewis Moody expresses his honor in taking up the challenge to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND), continuing the legacy of previous fund-raisers Doddy Weir and Rob Burrow. Diagnosed with MND last September, Moody embarks on a seven-day, 500-mile cycling journey, culminating at Twickenham on Saturday.

As a World Cup-winning captain with England in 2003, Moody aims to raise awareness and funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. He will deliver the match ball before the Gallagher Prem Cup final between Northampton and Exeter, having started his journey from Newcastle last Sunday.

Both Weir, who passed away in 2022, and Burrow, who died in 2024, significantly impacted MND research fundraising. Weir's charity collected over £23.5 million, while Burrow's friend Kevin Sinfield raised over £11 million in tribute.

After completing stage five at Bath Rugby Club, Moody reflected on the emotional and physical challenges of the ride, stating, "When you’re put in places of adversity is when you generally feel most alive." He emphasized the importance of amplifying the voices of those affected by MND, including Weir, Burrow, and Sinfield.

Accompanied by Weir’s family and fellow rugby legends throughout the ride, Moody has already raised over £350,000. He believes that with adequate funding, more effective treatments for MND could soon be developed, enhancing the quality of life for many affected individuals. "The projects, the research, all those things are ready, but there just aren’t the funds to support them all," he concluded.