AFL legend Neale Daniher has been bravely preventing ‘The Beast’ for six years. His annual icy fundraiser is a giant a part of that battle – and it’ll look a bit totally different this 12 months.
When he was recognized with MND in 2014, footy nice Neale Daniher vowed to do all the things he may to assist discover a remedy for the terminal illness.
He based charity FightMND, which has raised tens of millions in the direction of therapies and analysis into the debilitating illness dubbed “The Beast”.
Motor neurone illness steadily takes away an individual’s means to maneuver their legs and arms, swallow, converse, and finally breathe, often in a bit over two years.
Six years into his battle, 59-year-old Neale can nonetheless use his palms and stroll, however has misplaced most of his higher power and his actions are restricted.
“Dad’s bodily situation could be altering, however his perspective and preventing spirit all through all the things stays unwavering,” says daughter and FightMND marketing campaign director Bec Daniher.
And Neale is as decided as ever to proceed battling The Beast by means of FightMND’s main fundraiser, the Massive Freeze – despite the fact that it should look a bit totally different this 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
When and the place is Massive Freeze 6?
Historically the Massive Freeze takes place earlier than the Queen’s Birthday match between Melbourne and Collingwood.
Whereas the 2020 AFL season is but to renew, Massive Freeze 6 will nonetheless happen on Monday, June 8.
And there gained’t be a giant crowd to cheer them, however AFL stars will once more take an icy dip on the MCG for the occasion.
A participant from every of the 18 AFL golf equipment will slide into an ice tub as a part of a reside telecast, which can air nationally on Channel 7.
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The best way to help Massive Freeze 6 and #FilltheG
Although followers can’t bodily attend the MCG for Massive Freeze 6, FightMND hopes to #FillTheG with Australia’s biggest-ever digital crowd.
To become involved:
- Purchase a Massive Freeze 6 beanie on-line or from Coles or Bunnings for $20.
- Take a photograph of your self in your Massive Freeze 6 beanie.
- Add to social media with #FillTheG and @fightmnd, and tag three buddies to “be a part of” you on the MCG.
“The occasion means a lot to our household,” says Bec. “Clearly this 12 months has led to totally different challenges so we’ve needed to improvise, however we’re actually excited concerning the Massive Freeze 6 and admire the neighborhood’s help immensely.
“Shopping for a FightMND beanie actually helps our trigger and serves as a badge of help in the neighborhood, which we actually admire.”
It’s also possible to host your individual DIY Group Massive Freeze fundraiser, or be a part of one close to you.
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Different methods to assist FightMND
It’s also possible to present your help for efforts to banish motor neurone illness by organising a small fundraiser by means of FightMND’s fundraiser hub.
Or be a part of the FightMND military by means of office giving, volunteering or donating, which can go immediately in the direction of efforts to fight the horrible neurodegenerative illness.
- Neale’s battle: Driving a remedy for motor neurone illness
Written by Charlotte Brundrett.
