An Aberdeenshire architect found herself on BBC Breakfast earlier this month – in not much more than a few Doddie snoods– all in the name of a very good cause.
Annie Kenyon of Annie Kenyon Architects appeared on BBC Breakfast after kicking off her Doddie Aid 2026 challenge in unforgettable style. Doddie Champion, Annie usually marks the start of the annual fundraiser with a bracing dip in the North Sea alongside fellow fundraisers. But with January’s wild weather putting paid to the usual “Doddie Dip” this year, Annie wasn’t about to let a little thing like freezing temperatures stop her.
Wrapped up against the elements in little more than a few Doddie snoods, she took the plunge anyway – and her daughters captured the moment on video. The clip caught the attention of the Doddie Aid team, who shared it on BBC Breakfast, where Hamish Weir, son of the late rugby legend Doddie Weir, was encouraging viewers to get involved in Doddie Aid 2026.
Doddie Aid is a five-week personal exercise challenge running from 1 January, raising money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to support vital MND research. Running, cycling, swimming, walking the dog, dancing or skipping – it all counts. Participants simply set a target, get moving and know they’re helping make a difference.
It’s not too late to take part. There’s still time to sign up, log your miles, make the £20 donation and join Scotland’s league of movers and shakers raising funds for a fantastic cause.
To get involved, visit www.doddieaid.com.