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‘The present is all you have’: Lewis Moody on living with MND and joining the fight to find a cure
Rugby World Cup winner says he feels like he is picking up the fundraising baton from people such as Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow
TL;DR
- Lewis Moody was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in October.
- He describes the diagnosis as a 'gift and a privilege,' helping him understand what he loves and what makes him happy.
- Moody is participating in a 500-mile bike ride from Newcastle to Twickenham to raise money for Doddie Weir's MND foundation.
- He emphasizes living in the present moment and prioritizing loved ones.
- Moody acknowledges the uncertainty of MND but finds hope in ongoing research and the potential for a cure.
- He refuses to blame rugby for his condition, despite past concussions.
- Moody feels a sense of purpose in raising awareness and funds for MND research.