The British Farming Awards is thrilled to announce its 2024 charity partnership with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, a charity dedicated to funding the search for effective treatments and a cure for motor neuron disease (MND). The charity partnership aims to raise awareness of the foundation and raise funds on the night of the awards.

The British Farming Awards, which successfully raised over £8,000 for the charity last year, is excited to re-join forces with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation in their mission to combat MND. The Foundation, inspired by the late Doddie Weir, a rugby legend who bravely battled MND, has been at the forefront of funding groundbreaking research since its establishment in 2017.

Doddie Weir's connection to the farming community adds a special resonance to this partnership. Growing up on a family farm in the Scottish Borders, Doddie's farming background shaped his competitive spirit and instilled in him a deep appreciation for the agricultural industry. His legacy and determination continue to inspire the work of the Foundation.

The British Farming Awards, sponsored by Morrisons and organised by Farmers Guardian, brings together hundreds of individuals from the farming industry each year. The event, now in its twelfth year, celebrates pioneering farmers across all sectors who are leading the way in technology, science, food production, and sustainability. It serves as a unifying force within the farming community, providing a platform to recognise and celebrate their achievements.

"We are delighted to partner with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation for the British Farming Awards," said Sarah Whittaker-Smith, Event Director of the British Farming Awards. "This partnership is an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about MND and contribute to the Foundation's vital research efforts. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by this devastating disease."

The British Farming Awards, which open for entries alongside Marts The Heart Awards on the 14th of March, will bring together over 800 farmers and industry professionals from across the UK. In addition to recognising outstanding achievements in the farming sector, this year's event will also serve as a platform to support the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and their vision of a world free of motor neuron disease (MND).

For more information about the British Farming Awards which take place on Thursday 17th October at The Vox, Birmingham and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, please visit https://www.britishfarmingawards.co.uk/britishfarmingawards/en/page/charity-partner