Ex-Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir 'flabbergasted' to be alive, six years after MND diagnosis
Ex-Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir says he is "flabbergasted" to be alive six years after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease .The award was in recognition of his "tireless advocacy" to improve the lives of those living with MND.He paid tribute to his family and friends, saying he "never thought for a minute" he would be celebrating his silver wedding anniversary next week.
The campaigner revealed he was trying to get his sense of taste back after contracting Covid in February, but could "still enjoy a Guinness". He said: "I'm totally flabbergasted why I'm still here. A couple of years ago I celebrated my 50th which was quite a big stepping stone. "I think the reason is when people are told they have MND, basically they are told they have one or two years to live, and you follow that because that's the norm.
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