For the second yr in a row, Daniher’s Drive has been run off the street on account of Covid-19, however due to Chemist Warehouse, fundraising efforts can roll on.

Daniher’s Drive, named in honour of AFL legend Neale Daniher, has raised hundreds of thousands of {dollars} for main motor neurone illness basis FightMND, because it began in 2015.

The favored fundraising occasion was on account of journey by Myrtleford, Lakes Entrance and Warragul this month in help of the communities recovering from bushfires and Covid-19 however has been pressured to cancel as a result of pandemic.

Regardless of the setback, Neale and the FightMND household have vowed that Daniher’s Drive will return in 2022.

A Chemist Warehouse donation drive will fill the void

Chemist Warehouse, as one of many main companions and supporters of FightMND, is stepping up fundraising efforts by working a nationwide in-store donation drive.

Some 466 shops situated throughout the nation will take part within the fundraising occasion till November 10.

Chemist Warehouse’s partnership with FightMND runs deep on account of private ties with the debilitating situation, firm director Mario Tascone says.

“Throughout the Chemist Warehouse household, we now have skilled each the diagnoses of, and fatalities related to motor neurone illness, and have seen first-hand the relentless nature of the sickness,” Mr Tascone says.

How the donation drive helps FightMND

FightMND marketing campaign director Bec Daniher has welcomed the in-store donation drive.

“FightMND is proud to be partnered with Chemist Warehouse and is extremely grateful for his or her ongoing help within the battle towards the Beast that’s MND,” Bec says.

“Because of the efforts of Chemist Warehouse and their fantastic staff, we’re in a position to fund revolutionary analysis and supply care tools for individuals dwelling with MND, yr after yr.”

Thus far, FightMND, which began in 2014, has helped make investments hundreds of thousands of {dollars} within the battle towards MND and based on Neale Daniher, he couldn’t be prouder of the muse’s efforts.

“In seven years, we’ve rallied a military, dedicated $48.4 million into analysis, invested almost $5 million in care tools and been a voice for individuals who need to battle ‘The Beast’,” Neale says. “Folks dwelling with MND now have extra alternatives to take part in analysis or scientific trials all through Australia.

“It’s proof of the accelerating progress we’re making to finish MND.”

Written by Charlotte Brundrett