Mike Biggar
Michael Andrew Biggar (born 20 November 1949[1][2]) is a former rugby union player for London Scottish F.C., who also appeared for Scotland in 24 international matches between 1975 and 1980, four times as captain.[3]
| Mike Biggar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Andrew Biggar  20 November 1949 |
| Occupation | Rugby union player |
Biggar was educated at Sedbergh School in Cumbria, where he was Head of School,[4] then went up to Queens' College, Cambridge, where he read Law and won a Blue in rugby in 1971.[5]
In 1992, he was involved in an automobile accident in which he sustained severe head injuries and became disabled, requiring a wheelchair and unable to walk without difficulty.[3][6]
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, while recovering from a debilitating kidney infection, and inspired by Captain Tom Moore, he decided to try to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together by walking 100 steps in a month.[3][6] As of 6 May, he had raised over £61,000 via JustGiving.[7]
He lives in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, with his wife Ali.[3][6] Fellow London Scottish and Scotland player Alastair Biggar was his cousin. He is a vice-president of Minety Rugby Club.[8]
References
- "Michael Andrew Biggar". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Mike Biggar - International Rugby Caps for Scotland. - Scotland". Sporting Heroes. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Ex Scotland rugby captain inspired by Captain Tom". BBC News. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- https://osclub.sedberghschool.org/former-scotland-rugby-captain-mike-biggar-s-63-68-walks-to-raise-money-for-nhs
- https://www.queens.cam.ac.uk/life-at-queens/news-and-events/queens-member-takes-on-fundraising-challenge-for-the-nhs
- "Meet the people inspired by Captain Tom Moore". BBC Breakfast. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Mike's 100 Steps for the NHS". JustGiving. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/sport/4376277.former-lions-ace-boosts-minetys-awards-night