DODDIE Aid 2022 participants are close to completing an incredible one million miles after only two weeks.

So far 16,756 people have signed up to keep fit this month and help find a cure for MND.

Members split into five teams and Loraine Kelly’s Team North and Midlands have taken an early lead with more than 230,000 miles chalked up.

Team South, co-captained by Sammi Kinghorn and Greig Laidlaw have leapfrogged the Barbarians into second place.

Team Edinburgh captained by Davy Zyw are fourth with Team Glasgow captained by Al Kellock bringing up the rear.

Dozens of members have taken to social media to post photographs of themselves taking part in various events.

And for the second year running, Genius Brewing are supporting Doddie Aid, providing weekly prizes for top fundraisers and keeping the team captains well ‘hydrated’.

Genius Brewing is now in its fourth year as Official Fundraising Partners of the My Name’5 Doddie’s Foundation, donating 5p from every can of Gen!us Craft Lager to help tackle Motor Neurone Disease.

Their #5p4Doddie pledge has raised over £30,000 and provided support for many other foundation events including Doddie Golf days, the Lions Trek, and the Doddie Ride.

Founded in 2018, Genius Brewing’s low calorie craft lager is brewed with the finest pilsner malts and three hop varieties to produce a light, refreshing, craft lager with a smooth, citrus finish.

#SmartDrinking is all about helping beer lovers enjoy a great beer that’s better for them. At 79 calories per bottle, Gen!us has less than an apple, and at 3% ABV, is exactly 1 unit of alcohol.

The distinctive gold cans and bottles proudly feature the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation logo, along with vegan accreditation, and industry-leading calorie, units, and nutrition labelling.

Jason Clarke, Co-founder, Genius Brewing, said: “I played rugby with Doddie at school and my wife’s father died of MND and so supporting the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation is a cause we’re passionate about.

“The first Doddie Aid was a massive success, raising over £1m. The challenge for 2022 is to beat that target. Genius Brewing would like to thank everyone who’s taking part in this year’s event and helping to tackle MND.”

Everyone who signs up for Doddie Aid will be entitled to a special DODDIEAID10 discount code at www.geniusbrewing.com