Lewis Moody fundraising appeal raises more than £150,000
The appeal has been set up by two of the ex-England captain's former team-mates.
www.bbc.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates about Lewis Moody:
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In late 2025, Lewis Moody publicly disclosed a diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND). The news was widely covered, and fundraising efforts for Moody and his family were already underway at that time, including campaigns that had raised substantial amounts. This information is corroborated by UK outlets reporting Moody's diagnosis and the subsequent fundraising activity.[1][2][3]
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Reporting from October–November 2025 highlighted that a GoFundMe-style appeal and support from former teammates and rugby figures helped to mobilize funds and awareness, with bodies like BBC and other outlets noting the scale of the fundraising efforts and the personal context Moody shared about his family and career.[2][3]
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In May 2026, Sky Sports conducted an interview with Moody discussing his current outlook, the uncertainty of progression in MND, and his hopes to continue making an impact through awareness and fundraising efforts for the disease. This reflects Moody’s ongoing engagement with the issue and public-facing advocacy.[4]
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Background context: Moody is a former England rugby captain who was part of the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad and had a long club career with Leicester Tigers. The public narrative around his diagnosis emphasizes his family, leadership, and the support network surrounding him.[3][6]
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Citations: The above updates reference reporting on Moody’s MND diagnosis and related fundraising from multiple outlets, including Mirror, BBC, and Sky Sports.[1][2][3][4]