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Congratulations @nealedaniher AO on being named Australian of the Year! Your strength, dedication, and selflessness inspire us all. From MND advocacy to raising awareness, you’ve led with heart & courage. Here's to your legacy and the fight ahead! #TheReverend
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WOW! All 18 @AFL coaches have been announced by @NealeDaniher as #BigFreeze4 sliders @MCG on June 11. This is an incredible show of support for Neale & our fight to find a cure for MND. Go to fightmnd.org.au to buy a beanie & donate. What a wonderful community the AFL is!
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Congratulations @nealedaniher AO on winning Victorian Australian of the Year!
Neale says, “While it is not the reason we do what we do, I am humbled and honoured to be named as Victoria’s Australian of the Year”.
#PlayOn
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Hollywood is braving the icy water! @EricBana67 has made us laugh and cry on screen, and is a devoted Sainter. We can't wait to see him take on the slide in his hometown. See you at the 'G, Eric! 🥶
#allinforMND #BigFreeze9 #EricBana
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Wishing our amazing Australian of the Year, @NealeDaniher a very happy birthday! From everyone at FightMND, we hope you're enjoying a wonderful day, surrounded by family and friends. Your unwavering determination never ceases to amaze us. Thank you for everything you do!
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We're excited to announce that Big Freeze 8 raised an incredible $19.8 million for FightMND! To everyone who donated, bought a beanie, volunteered or held a fundraiser – thank you! And to those who have been impacted by or are living with MND, you continue to inspire us.
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We are so excited to introduce slider #1 – @ashbarty
Needing little introduction, Ash is a true & indisputable world champion on & off the court.
But will she keep her characteristic cool & calm composure when faced with the #BigFreeze8 slide? Guess we'll find out on June 13!
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The Big Freeze 6 beanies are on sale now for $20 at fightmnd.org.au. All profits go directly to funding vital MND research in our fight to find effective treatments and a cure for MND. Help us beat 'The Beast' and get your beanie today. #BigFreeze6 #ReturnOfTheBeanie
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Thrilled to share, FightMND Patron and Co-Founder, Neale Daniher AO has been nominated for Victorian Australian of the Year, in recognition of his tremendous contribution to the fight against MND.
From all of us at FightMND, we couldn't be more proud of @NealeDaniher. Play On.
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The Daniher brothers 💙
Like them, we need to team up to beat the Beast. Help us raise $3M by Monday: give.fightmnd.org.au/4bFkAhU
#DontSayDo #BigFreeze10 @essendonfc @NealeDaniher
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A close friend of the Daniher family, ex-Melbourne Football Club Captain and a true legend of the @AFL, David Neitz is our next #BigFreeze8 slider
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Introducing slider #4! Not many have surpassed a whopping 1,000 career goals in their @AFL careers. The Chief did it with ease... just like he'll brave the icy water on June 12! See you soon @JDunstallFOX. 👏🥶
#allinforMND #BigFreeze9 #AFL #JasonDunstall
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We're going to beat this Beast, one step at a time! We loved the sea of blue as we walked to the 'G, with @nealedaniher leading the charge.
Big Freeze 10 Slide coming up... let's DO this! 💙
#DontSayDo #BigFreeze10
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WE DID IT 💙 Thank you to each and every person who chose to DO their bit. We're one step closer to a future without the Beast.
It isn't too late, every dollar helps power research and give hope to people living with MND:
give.fightmnd.org.au/3yzt6jF
#BigFreeze10 #DontSayDo
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About to take off down Daniher's Way, for the Walk to the 'G. @NealeDaniher is leading the FightMND x Dees Army. 💙 #allinforMND #BigFreeze9
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As 83,518 fans leave the @MCG, we are delighted to announce that our overall #BigFreeze4 tally is over $6 million - but it is still rising and you can still donate at fightmnd.org.au.Thank you to everyone who contributed to the biggest, boldest and coldest Big Freeze ever
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.@NealeDaniher AO has been named the 2025 Australian of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and tireless advocacy for #MNDresearch. We couldn't be prouder to stand with #TheReverend.
Read more about his #ausoftheyear win: fightmnd.org.au/neale-danihe…
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In just six weeks, a record-breaking $20.1 million was raised for Big Freeze 10!
Australia, you let your actions speak louder than words and we can't thank you enough.
This money will be invested into MND cure research and care initiatives - stay tuned for more information.
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From captain to commentator to Big Freeze slider 🧊
7,500+ Test runs. 157 catches. 1999 Australian of the Year🏏
Our next slider, Mark Taylor is a legend on and off the field!
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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You're up next @aaronfinch5! You know the MCG pitch like the back of your hand, but instead of facing the world's fastest bowlers, this time you're taking on the icy plunge to go #allinforMND. See you on Monday mate! ❄️
#BigFreeze9
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When it came to thrilling footy fans with miraculous shots from the boundary, no one did it better than our next Big Freeze slider – Eddie Betts.
We can’t wait to have Eddie thrill fans at the G’ once more, but this time for #BigFreeze8!
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Introducing the first slider taking the icy plunge at the 'G... @Mick_Fanning! He's used to gnarly swells, so we're sure he'll handle the ice like a champ. 💪❄️
#allinforMND #BigFreeze9
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Hold your horses... Michelle Payne will be racing into the icy water at the ‘G next Monday! We are thrilled to have this trailblazer join the all in fight against MND this Big Freeze 9. ❄️
#allinforMND #FightMND #BigFreeze
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Our first #BigFreeze11 slider is here! 🧊
History-maker. 4x Olympic gold medalist. World record holder. Ariarne Titmus OAM is swapping the pool for the plunge 🏊♀️
See you at the ‘G, Terminator 🫡
#LiveItForward
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We'd like to wish our incredible Patron, Neale Daniher a very happy birthday! From all of us at FightMND, we hope you're having a great day celebrating, surrounded by family and friends. You never fail to inspire us. Thank you for all that you do.
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$2 million by Monday - we made it. Thank you to our FightMND Army for your incredible support. We're beating this Beast together, and every dollar raised will contribute to vital MND research so that we can one day live in a world without MND. #allinforMND #BigFreeze9
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250 games, 549 goals, 1990 Premiership & Hall of Famer. A legacy that lives on through sons, Josh & Nick.
A true Magpie icon - Peter Daicos is our next Big Freeze slider!🧊
This King’s Birthday: not one, not two, but three Daicos on centre stage. 👑
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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Thanks to everyone who donated, we will be able to invest this money in helping the best and brightest minds and the most promising research get one step closer to a world without MND. To everyone who donated or bought a beanie this Big Freeze, you have made this possible.
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To our incredible supporters, volunteers, partners, footy clubs, and sliders - thank you. We're fighting this Beast together, one Big Freeze at a time. 💙
Stay tuned for some highlights!
#allinforMND #BigFreeze9
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Catch @shaunburgoyne9 soar into the icy water on Monday with ease... after all, Hawks were made to fly! ❄️
#allinforMND #FightMND #BigFreeze
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@nealedaniher has just announced Big Freeze 6 will go ahead in 2020. Current players from all 18 @afl clubs will take part. @channel7 will air the Big Freeze nationally on June 8. Get your Big Freeze beanie from @Coles,
@bunnings & fightmnd.org.au.
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Introducing our next Slider, Nic Naitanui! The ruckman has left an unforgettable mark on AFL, making him one of Neale Daniher's favourites in the West.
He's taking his next giant leap down the Big Freeze slide into icy waters 🥶
#BigFreeze10 #DontSayDo
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Congratulations to our patron and co-founder @NealeDaniher on being awarded 2019 Victorian of the year. Neale has been relentless in raising awareness of MND. His contribution towards vital research has significantly impacted the efforts to find effective treatments for #MND.
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A man of many talents, our next #BigFreeze8 slider is sure to bring the laughs when he goes down the slide – plus rumour has it his daughter is picking his costume.
Welcome @hamishblake!
Only one slider nomination to go..
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Thank you to everyone who donated, all our sliders, everyone who came out for March to the 'G, the crowd at the MCG, and all of our volunteers who made today possible! We were able to smash our $2M by Monday goal earlier than ever, and brought the Big Freeze back with a bang!
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A long-time supporter of FightMND & co-host of @thefrontbar7, Andy Maher is our next #BigFreeze8 slider!
Andy said that he is “humbled & overwhelmed” by the nomination but it’s the least he could do as part of the fight to find a cure.
Welcome @AndyMaherDFA!
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We put a call out to the FightMND Army to help us hit $2M by Monday. You delivered.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this incredible tally! You have made this possible. These funds will make a real impact in the fight against MND.
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A true game-changer and proud Indigenous leader.
With 178 games and a 2009 Best & Fairest, Aaron Davey redefined the small forward role at @melbournefc 🔴🔵
See you at the ‘G, Flash! ⚡
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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Introducing our first Slider, Australia's golden boy of tennis, Pat Rafter! Reaching World #1, winning 2 US Opens and playing off in 2 Wimbledon finals, we know he's more than comfortable on grass but how will he fare in the ice? See you on June 10, Pat!
#BigFreeze10 #DontSayDo
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Congratulations to @NealeDaniher for being awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award, for overall contribution to the game, from @AFL Chairman, Richard Goyder. Richly deserved Neale #AFLFinals
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Introducing our next Slider, legendary Cricket captain #MegLanning! Recently retired with a long list of wins, Commonwealth Games gold & a world record; we think there’s a single left in her down the #BigFreeze10 slide. See you at the 'G, Meg!
give.fightmnd.org.au/3R23SAM
#DontSayDo
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This King’s Birthday, she’s trading sixes for a splash! 🧊
Our next slider is the powerhouse batter & elite wicketkeeper, Alyssa Healy — Aussie cricket captain and one of the game’s brightest stars.
See you back at the ‘G, Alyssa 🏏
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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Neale and @joedaniher06 are excited about this year's #BigFreeze to #FightMND. Get your beanies & donate today at fightmnd.org.au
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A highlight each year, paying @GerardWhateley & @Robbo_heraldsun a visit ahead of #BigFreeze7! #AFL360 @FOXFOOTY. Thanks for having Bec & @NealeDaniher 💙
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To donate & help @ShaneRWatson33 in our #CWC15 campaign to #CUREMND, SMS the word CURE to 0400 064 064
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Introducing our final Slider, freestyle swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, @_mackhorton! He's conquered the 50m pool and we're sure the icy pool will be no different. See you at the 'G on June 10, Mack!
Learn more: give.fightmnd.org.au/3R23SAM
#BigFreeze10 #DontSayDo
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Happy New Year from all of us at FightMND! We continue the fight into 2025. We go again.
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In case you missed it...
Our next slider was famous for opening the batting for Australia. Will he be at the top of the order this Monday?
You may have guessed it, but our final slider is Justin Langer.
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In a personal letter in today's @theheraldsun, Neale Daniher has thanked 'The Army' for their support of #bigfreeze4 - the most successful 'Freeze' ever, raising over $6m. heraldsun.com.au/news/opinio…
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Wishing @nealedaniher a Happy 60th Birthday today! 🥳
Thank you Neale, for all you've done in the fight against #MND / #ALS & congratulations on what has been an incredible 60 years.
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We'd like to wish our incredible Patron, @NealeDaniher a very happy birthday! From all of us at FightMND, we hope you're having a great day celebrating, surrounded by family and friends. You never fail to inspire us. Thank you for all that you do.
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Is it feeling colder to you? Well, #BigFreeze5 is coming & tonight @NealeDaniher announced our first sliders for 2019 on @7AFL #AFLSwansPies. Welcome to The Big Freeze to six-time @WNBL champion @laurenej15 & @CollingwoodFC legend @swandane #JoinTheFight
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Big Freeze 11 Beanie is here! The future of MND is yet to be written. It's now time for us to write it. Live it forward and grab your Big Freeze 11 Beanie from Coles, Bunnings, select Shell Reddy Express stores and online at fightmnd.org.au 🧊
#LiveItForward #BigFreeze11
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Congrats to @Cure4MND Patron Neale Daniher on his nomination for @ausoftheyear. Neale is one of 4 Vic finalists google.com.au/amp/s/amp.hera…
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Introducing our next Slider, a Tiger through and through, @JackRiewoldt08! The Jumping Jack has won his fair share of Grand Finals. Now it's time for him to add a new achievement on the hallowed grounds of the 'G!
give.fightmnd.org.au/3R23SAM
#BigFreeze10 #DontSayDo
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Introducing our next Slider, the incredible all-rounder, Erin Phillips. Basketball champ, footy icon - there's nothing she can't do! 🏈🏀 And now she can add the Big Freeze icy plunge to her long list of achievements.
See you at the 'G on June 10, Erin!
#DontSayDo #BigFreeze10
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The big day is here! Introducing our #BigFreeze10 Beanie 🧊
Together, we’ve fearlessly fought the Beast for 10 years, but there’s more to do. Team up and do your bit by grabbing a Beanie at Coles, Bunnings, selected Coles Express stores or fightmnd.org.au! #DontSayDo
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From the podium to the plunge! 🧊🚴♂️
Australia’s only Tour de France champ, Cadel Evans, is sliding in to fight MND.
Still leading the pack with the Great Ocean Road Race and his passion for healthy living 💙
See you at the ‘G, Cadel!
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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Introducing our next Slider, James Brayshaw! From cricket legend to sports media superstar, you're no stranger to seeing his friendly face on your TV screen.
We've got his newest gig sorted - #BigFreeze10 Slider! We can't wait to see you at the 'G on June 10, James.
#DontSayDo
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It is with heavy hearts that we advise the sad passing of our co-founder and inaugural Chairman, Dr. Ian Davis, from Motor Neurone Disease earlier today.
Click below to read a tribute to Ian from FightMND Chairman, Bill Guest: fightmnd.org.au/vale-dr-ian-…
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Introducing our next #BigFreeze10 Slider, @joelselwood14! This AFL legend is known for being an incredibly brave player and is no stranger to overcoming adversity so it's no surprise he said yes to the icy plunge. See you at the 'G! Learn more: give.fightmnd.org.au/3R23SAM
#DontSayDo
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Vale Danny Frawley ❤
Best wishes to Anita, Chelsea, Keeley & Danielle. Our hearts break with yours.
Gone too soon, always remembered. Thanks for your support 'Spud'. RIP
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He's a former @NRL player and one of the greatest coaches of all time at the helm of @storm...Craig Bellamy is slider #8 for #BigFreeze7.
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Thank you to each and every person who decided to DO their bit in the fight against MND today. The fight is not over, help us get to $3M. We go again at QLD Freeze this weekend.
Donate now: give.fightmnd.org.au/4bFkAhU
#DontSayDo #BigFreeze10
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That's a wrap on #BigFreeze10 at the 'G! It takes people to make real change, and we're so grateful for the support of our incredible FightMND family, volunteers, partners, clubs and Sliders. #DontSayDo
10 years of Big Freeze. We're so proud of what we've achieved together 💙
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Our third slider is beloved @Channel7 sports presenter Abbey Gelmi! ❄️ How will she go taking the icy plunge? We'll find out on June 12... see you at the 'G Abbey!
#allinforMND #BigFreeze9 #AbbeyGelmi #Channel7 #MCG
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Today our Neale Daniher formally received his Order of Australia! 👏🏼👊🏻👍🏼🏅 #CURE4MND #FreezeMND #CureMND #MND @Cure4MND
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From the rugby field to the big screen — and now the Big Freeze 🧊
Matt Nable is sliding for a cause close to his heart. He lost his brother to MND and knows its brutal toll.
This King’s Birthday, he slides in honour, strength & memory💙
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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Introducing our next Slider, national treasure, @sallypearson! We think the #BigFreeze10 icy plunge may have met its match 👀
There's no hurdle she can't overcome - she's got the gold to prove it! See you at the 'G, Sally! Learn more: give.fightmnd.org.au/3R23SAM
#DontSayDo
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From the track to the slide! 🏁
With 3 Supercars titles, 7 Bathurst 1000 wins & 100+ victories, @CraigLowndes OAM is trading horsepower for the ice 🧊
See ya at the ‘G, Craig!
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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She dominates the court — now she’s conquering the cold 🧊
Liz Watson, Diamonds captain & two-time Liz Ellis Diamond winner, is sliding this King’s Birthday to help fight MND 💙
See you on Monday, queen of the midcourt 🏐
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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Things are about to get icy up north! Big Freeze at the Gabba this Friday night.
Watch the Round 14 Lions v Swans clash, and see a bunch of local celebs take the icy plunge to go #allinforMND. Can't wait to see you there. 💙
Tickets: ticketmaster.com.au/brisbane…
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We fight so that future generations can live in a world without MND.
We're calling on Australians to help us raise $2m by Monday and have a real, long lasting impact on the fight to find a cure.Please donate now or purchase a Big Freeze beanie: bit.ly/3xj5SKe
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A trusted news reader, tragic @GeelongCats fan and a long-time supporter of FightMND, we’re excited to announce that @Rebecca7Maddern is the next #BigFreeze8 slider.
We know she’s got a great costume planned – what do you think it will be?
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@tayla_harris7 is kicking some exciting news into the weekend… she’s our second slider at the ‘G! See you on June 12 💙
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We want to take this moment to offer our thanks to all of our celebrity sliders. Thank you all for offering up your time, your effort (and your bodies!), and for doing it all with enthusiasm and courage - that ice pool was pretty formidable! We couldn't have done it without you💙
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From sprinting at Sydney 2000 🏃♂️ to co-hosting Sunrise, Matt Shirvington knows how to move fast and make it count.
See you at the ‘G, Shirvo 💨
#BigFreeze11 #LiveItForward
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From all of us at FightMND, we'd like to wish our inspiring and dedicated Patron, Neale Daniher, a very happy birthday. We hope you're having a wonderful day celebrating with your family and friends. Thank you for all that you do.
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Thanks to the generosity of the FightMND Army, and the ongoing support from our major retail partners @Coles and @Bunnings, as well as many other valued supporters, we are thrilled to announce that Big Freeze 7 has raised a total of $14.6M. A record-breaking total. #BigFreeze7
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It's time to fight MND 💪❄️
Show your support in any way you can this Big Freeze 6. Buy a beanie, donate, take part in the #FillTheG Challenge and watch players from all 18 AFL clubs take on their own 'Ice Challenge' on Channel 7.
Head to fightmnd.org.au to donate.
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Great to see Glenn Maxwell @Gmaxi_32 in a #FreezeMND beanie supporting @Cure4MND! Thks Maxi! freezemnd.com
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Proud to announce the first @ShaneRWatson33 @Cure4MND research grant is awarded to Dr Brad Turner @TheFlorey
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“I know my tap on the shoulder is not far away, but until then, play on.” - Neale Daniher
Join Neale Daniher and the Fight MND Army as the Freeze heads west for West Coast Eagles V Essendon Football Club at Optus Stadium, Perth this Thursday, June... perthnow.com.au/news/wa/neal…
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@TonyShaw22 is our sixth slider braving the icy water at the 'G! Will this legendary Magpie soar down the slide? We'll find out next Monday...
#allinforMND #BigFreeze9 #TonyShaw
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Awesome to have @brisbanelions coach, close friend of @NealeDaniher & all round good guy join us on #DanihersDrive19. Thanks for your support Fages & good luck for 2020.
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Let's not forget, this is why we fight. Two Australians are diagnosed with 'The Beast' every day & another two lose their battle with MND. #FightMND
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THANK YOU
Big Freeze 4, the biggest, boldest and coldest Big Freeze ever is now also the most successful Big Freeze ever and this year's spectacular event belongs to you, the #FightMND Army.
Over $6 million... facebook.com/152570280430830…
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Legend Billy Brownless is used to kicking goals from his Geelong Cats days, but being a part of Big Freeze 7 is his biggest score to date! He's told us he "cannot wait to get out there in my costume!" Any ideas for what Billy should wear?
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This #BigFreeze10 let your actions speak louder than words, it's time to DO!
Do it for Neale and all those impacted by MND. Do it so that one day soon, we can find a cure. Grab a Beanie from Coles, Bunnings, selected Coles Express and fightmnd.org.au 💙 #DontSayDo
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We might barrack for different teams, but when it comes to the fight against MND, we fight together.
Don your Beanie and go #allinforMND.
Buy a Beanie from your local Coles, select Coles Express stores, Bunnings, or online at fightmnd.org.au/
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We've had a late captains call for a slider to join the lineup... Gil McLachlan is set to take the plunge for Big Freeze 7 as a slider! Now there's only one thing... what is Gil going to wear!? Find on on Channel 7 from 2 pm Monday! #BigFreeze7
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What a night with the @ScottMorrisonMP Federal Govt announcing on @7afl a $5m injection of funds to support our mission to have a world free from MND. With this contribution, we can fund more world-class research to find a cure. To @GregHuntMP @JoshFrydenberg @healthgovau..thanks
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