# Doddie Aid — Join a district & tackle MND

> Active fundraising event to support motor neuron disease research. (iPhone/iPad app by My Name5 Doddie Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doddie-aid/id1590860280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [My Name5 Doddie Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590860282)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doddie-aid/id1590860280/reviews.md

## What is Doddie Aid?

Just when you thought January would be spent on the sofa, eating leftover chocolate coins, and counting down the days until the 6 Nations starts…it is back, DODDIE AID 2024. And our NEW Doddie Aid app is THE way to take part.

WHAT IS DODDIE AID?

Doddie Aid is a mass participation event, encouraging you to get active for 6 weeks from 1 January and raise funds to help find a cure to motor neuron disease. It was founded by former Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion, Rob Wainwright, and over the last three years has seen over 60,000 participants cover 8 million miles and raise over £4 million for the Foundation. The event splits participants into six districts, with the winning district being the one which covers the furthest distance over the duration of the event. To take part and claim your free district snood, simply download the Doddie Aid app and sign up to a district by making a donation. Miles can be logged via the app - gallop, run, cycle, swim, dance, hop, skip, row, roll – any form of exercise counts. You can even get competitive with friends and family using our leagues feature.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

EVERYONE. There’s a district for all participants. Whether you live in your kilt and walk your haggis each morning, or just enjoy Gerard Butler films – we’re encouraging everyone from across the world to take part.

Scots have multiple districts to choose from, and we’d encourage everyone from outside Scotland to join the Barbarians (rest of world) team.

WHO IS DODDIE?

Doddie Weir OBE was one of rugby’s most recognisable personalities. He earned 61 caps for Scotland during a successful playing career, represented the British and Irish Lions on their successful tour to South Africa in 1997, and won championships with his two club sides, Melrose and Newcastle Falcons.

A talented, committed and athletic lock forward, Doddie then faced his biggest challenge. In June 2017 the Scot revealed he was suffering from motor neuron disease. From the outset, Doddie was driven to help fellow sufferers and seek ways to further research into this, as yet, incurable disease.

In November 2017, Doddie and his trustees launched the registered charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Our vision is simple: A World Free of MND.

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

Motor neuron disease (MND) is a terminal illness. There is no cure.

But we want to change that. Our vision is a World Free of MND and we won’t stop until we’ve accomplished our goal. 

By taking part, you will be part of the cure – and have a heck of a lot of fun at the same time!

## Key features

- Mass participation fitness event
- Fundraising for MND cure
- Log any form of exercise
- District-based competition
- Leagues feature for friends/family
- Sign up via donation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doddie-aid/id1590860280/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unable to get it to load!

*2023-12-28*

*Edit* Tried again for 2024 and still cannot get past a spinning cursor. I give up.

Really wanted to join in and support this great cause but unfortunately unable to get past the registration page - just get a spinning page of doom. Tried on iPad and iPhone, tried deleting and re-installing - nothing. Shame.

### 1/5 — Can’t go back

*2023-12-12*

Be aware that you can’t go back to change the number of participants. I put my kids in, so a family of 6, only to find that it’s £20 each. I wanted to take them off but there’s no way to go back to change it!

### 2/5 — App no good

*2023-02-06*

Was inputting exercise data into it daily then I got kicked out and can’t get in, try and reset password but can’t get into app as told that site has security issues and could affect my device.  Disappointed but hopefully they raise a good bit of cash for the cause.

### 5/5 — Fine for it’s purpose

*2023-01-22*

Raises money for a worthwhile charity. It’s a charity app that’s used for 6/7 weeks of the year, don’t expect the world.

### 1/5 — Password reset failure

*2023-01-20*

Inexplicably locked out of app after 2 weeks usage 
Password reset requested multiple times plus web developer contacted by email
No response, therefore unable to participate further

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2023-01-16*

Several issues, namely:
Still waiting for my snood.
Not able to replace my password.
Not able to access the update 
Kept going round in circles and not getting anywhere.
Deleted app once means I have lost my previous data.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-01-15*

App booted me out, won’t let me log in, won’t let me reset password.

### 1/5 — Unable to even get it up and running

*2023-01-09*

I downloaded it once and partially got through setting up an account but have been unable to make any progress since. App just sits there spinning. Tried on the web as well with same login and password. Sits there spinning. Such as shame as I want to take part.

### 3/5 — Retrospective logging missing

*2023-01-08*

If you forget to log activity it’s impossible to log it retrospectively. Could that be fixed please?…some of us have lousy memories 😀

### 2/5 — Still not working

*2023-01-08*

Unable to select walking or running activity as drop down is skewed off screen.
 unable to submit distance as keypad blocks the submit button

## Frequently asked questions about Doddie Aid

### What is Doddie Aid?

Doddie Aid is a mass participation event that encourages users to get active for six weeks to raise funds for motor neuron disease research. Participants join districts and log their miles through various exercises.

### How do I sign up for Doddie Aid?

To sign up for Doddie Aid, download the app and select a district by making a donation. This also helps you claim your free district snood.

### What kind of exercises can I log with Doddie Aid?

You can log any form of exercise with Doddie Aid, including running, cycling, swimming, dancing, rowing, and rolling. The goal is to accumulate miles for your district.

### Can I compete with friends and family in Doddie Aid?

Yes, Doddie Aid includes a leagues feature that allows you to compete with friends and family. You can also engage in district-based competition to see who covers the furthest distance.

### Who founded Doddie Aid?

Doddie Aid was founded by former Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion, Rob Wainwright. The event supports the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

### Is Doddie Aid available on all devices?

Doddie Aid is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is free to download and use.

### How often is Doddie Aid updated?

The Doddie Aid app was last updated on December 24, 2023, with version 1.1.9. Updates typically focus on improving performance and adding new features for the event.

### What is the age rating for Doddie Aid?

Doddie Aid has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of participants. The app is designed to be accessible for everyone to join the active fundraising event.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9 — 2023-12-24

We have updated the app for DODDIE AID 2024.

### 1.1.8 — 2023-12-20

We have updated the app for DODDIE AID 2024.

### 1.1.7 — 2023-11-29

We have updated the app for DODDIE AID 2024

### 1.1.4 — 2023-01-23

What you have in this version 1.1.4:
Fix names showing as null on group accounts
Fix manual activity dropdown not showing the whole list 
Fix names not updating if edited in user settings
Text changes for data request prompt
Replaced 'kilometers' with 'kilometres'

### 1.1.3 — 2023-01-14

Bug fixes including:
Spinning cog issue on sign up for some users
Removal of live tracking feature
Family account name display on league tables
Mile progress bar indicator
Miles to kilometer conversion

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