Rugby community making strides for Doddie Gump

12 Jan 2021

The rugby community are signing up for Doddie Gump, a mass participation event, that started in the new year encouraging people to get active in support of MND awareness and to raise funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

The inter-district challenge runs throughout January with
five teams; South, Edinburgh, Glasgow, North & Midlands and Scottish
Exiles. Individuals log any exercise that they take, anything from walking to
horse riding.

In early February, champions will be unveiled for those
logging the most miles so there’s no better time to join in and get active
close to home.

Scottish Rugby is pleased to see the community; clubs,
players, staff and fans join in with Doddie Gump which has so far raised more
than £500,000 and clocked over a million miles.

Former Scotland captain, Al Kellock, said: “I’ve been

joining in with the family, a great reason to explore the outdoors together.

I’m Team Glasgow and enjoying seeing the efforts the district is going to, to

support Doddie and the foundation. Whether it’s your usual dog walk, a hike or

a swim, I’d encourage people to join in this January.”

How to take part

Select your chosen team here, donate and order your snood.
Download the trac4good app onto your phone. Iphone/Ipad or Android
Check the Frequently Asked Questions if you need help with the app.
Join your team and start logging all your active miles
Join the conversation online at @DoddieGump and #DoddieGump

Highlights from the Scottish Rugby community

Nathan Hines involved and starting early to clock six miles.

Early morning 6 miles for @DoddieGump Get involved at https://t.co/HTi61qXIjo @MNDoddie5 #TeamSouth #doddieaid #doddiegump pic.twitter.com/x8cfRii1vR

— Nathan Hines (@Wagga5) January 5, 2021

Captains call from John Barclay.

?Captains Call ?

Join @AndyNic9 @evemuirhead @reallorraine @MrAndrewCotter and myself in the https://t.co/wCgIxI0vZx Inter-District Challenge.
If, like me, you fully intend on gorging on gout giving foods, then sign up. January will be the perfect remedy pic.twitter.com/qCSKdPI2ol

— John Barclay (@johnbarc86) December 23, 2020

Chris Hoy joins in for Team Edinburgh.

#teamedinburgh! @chrishoy needs you to sign up today at https://t.co/1V0HUyMdy1 #doddieaid @DavyZyw @MrMarkBeaumont @hamishwatson7 @EilidhBarbour @MNDoddie5 @happyeggshaped pic.twitter.com/kFogJwnYRj

— Doddie Gump (@DoddieGump) January 9, 2021

Referees starting early for Team South.

The Border refs are taking on the #DoddieAID challenge and helping to build up the miles for #teamsouth

Some even enjoying the snowy (or icy) conditions pic.twitter.com/7e3HPbu375

— Border Rugby Refs (@BorderRefs) January 8, 2021

Ruaridh Jackson shouts out Team Glasgow.

Good morning Glasgow! @ruaridh88 needs you to go to https://t.co/1V0HUyMdy1 and sign up today! #doddieaid @AlastairKellock @kellydrbrown @Sports_EmmaD @happyeggshaped @MNDoddie5 pic.twitter.com/FP5WFpNQeq

— Doddie Gump (@DoddieGump) January 10, 2021