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Fight MND

Locality: Docklands, Victoria

Address: C/O AFL House 140 Harbour Esplanade 3008 Docklands, VIC, Australia

Website: https://fightmnd.org.au

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25.01.2022 At FightMND, we strive to fund the most promising research projects with the best chance of developing a treatment or cure for MND. This is made possible thanks to the support of researchers from Australia and overseas who volunteer their time to review submissions for FightMND's research Grant Round. We would like to sincerely thank these experts for playing such a vital role in our 2020 grant review process. The full lineup of FightMND-funded research projects for 2020 will be announced next month, so stay tuned!

24.01.2022 Be a part of the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. #FightMND

21.01.2022 Want to mix up your FightMND 27 Challenge? We are excited to be bringing you a 30 minute bodyweight workout, suited to all fitness levels, thanks to Luke Daniher from Sano Health. Luke is a professional health manager and has worked with elite athletes in strength and conditioning. Luke also has a strong personal connection to MND and FightMND through his Dad Neale Daniher. The video will be shared this Saturday morning, so get ready to get moving with Luke for the #27Chall...enge! If you’d like to find out more about the challenge, including how to sign up, head here: https://27challenge.fightmnd.org.au/

21.01.2022 Time to get moving! Luke Daniher's 30 minute bodyweight workout is now available to watch and try at home as a part of the 27 Challenge. Suited to all fitness levels, complete the challenge with family and friends and tick another day off your 27 Challenge. Upload a photo post workout and be sure to tag @fightmnd and #27Challenge! Special thanks goes to Luke for putting this video together especially for the FightMND 27 Challenge.

19.01.2022 We would like to acknowledge and thank Launceston Church Grammar School, in particular the Year 12 students, who have been supporting FightMND throughout the year as their nominated charity for 2020. On Friday, the year group braved the elements and completed a 24 hour walk-a-thon across 80kms. Their contribution to FightMND and vital MND research is at $54,200 so far, with more events to come including a cocktail evening. Congratulations to the Launceston Church Grammar S...chool Year 12 students, staff and all involved for completing the walk last Friday and thank you for your outstanding contribution so far. : Phillip Biggs - The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston

18.01.2022 Which AFL London club holds FightMND's only international annual fundraising event known as Big Freeze at the 'C? Find out who, and how they fundraised a record-breaking amount despite COVID-19 in 2020 below!

16.01.2022 Dr Anna Shutz is the Director of the local MND Clinic in Terrigal, NSW. Recently, she and her running group, the 'Terrigal Trotters' held an Ice Bath Challenge for FightMND. After their weekly run, the group plunged into the ice baths at the Terrigal beachfront and raised funds through selling beanies and support from the community. Overall the event raised $20,000 for FightMND. Anna said although it was freezing, it was "a real privilege to fundraise $20,000 for FightMND, a premier MND organisation, and for the 50 MND patients I see". We would like to thank Anna, the Terrigal Trotters and the Terrigal community for their outstanding support.

15.01.2022 This week is National Carers Week, an important time to recognise and show our appreciation for the 2.65 million unpaid carers all over Australia. We would like to highlight and thank all of the exceptional carers out there, especially those who care for MND sufferers. You are the unsung heroes, working selflessly to provide support for others. We can't thank you enough for all you do. Leave a message of support for a carer you know, or tell your story as a carer via the Care...rs Australia website here: https://carersweek.com.au/your-stories/tell-us-why-you-care/ Carers Australia #Carers2020

14.01.2022 We would like to congratulate FOX Footy AFL 360 for reaching their 1000th episode last week, where Neale Daniher was named their favourite guest of all time with his yearly Big Freeze appearance. Thank you to Robbo, Gerard & the entire AFL 360 family, especially your viewers for supporting Neale and our fight against MND year after year.

13.01.2022 MND takes people. For Lyndal, who has familial MND in her family, MND has taken her Grandfather, Dad, aunt, cousin and most recently, her younger sister Jo, who was only 42. Lyndal knows that the chances are, 'The Beast' won't stop there. Bring hope to families like Lyndal’s this Christmas by donating to FightMND. Every dollar makes a difference in allowing us to continue to fund new research into MND to help find a cure.... Donate at: www.fmndxmasappeal.com.au/

12.01.2022 Get ready. One week to go #BigFreeze7

12.01.2022 Through your incredible support in 2020, we were able to commit another $10.68M into research focused on finding effective treatments and a cure for MND. Our 2020 grant recipients are here with a message to you, our FightMND Army, to personally thank you and tell you how your support is allowing them and their research teams to continue the fight against MND.

11.01.2022 Introducing the 27 Challenge! FightMND's latest fundraising initiative is here, aimed to get you moving this spring while raising vital funds for MND research. The 27 Challenge is free to join and open to all. So what is the 27 Challenge and how can you get involved? Australian Ninja Warrior finalist Michael Fisher is here to tell you everything you need to know. ... Sign up for the FightMND 27 Challenge today and start fundraising to help us find a cure for MND: https://fal.cn/Challenge27 #27Challenge

11.01.2022 Scotty Hough is a married, 48 year old father of two. In March, 2020, Scotty received the news that he had MND. The Bunbury Football Club came together last month in support of Scotty, as a former teammate and club member. The club and local community held a fundraising night for FightMND which raised a staggering $34,000. Scotty is well known around the club for his positivity, and says although he can't control MND, he would rather focus on what he can control; his attitude towards it. Thank you Scotty and the Bunbury community for joining the fight against MND and making an incredible contribution towards MND research.

11.01.2022 We are week into the FightMND 27 Challenge! Thank you to everyone who has taken up the Challenge so far Haven't signed up yet? No worries! The 27 Challenge runs all spring, so sign up below and pick 27 days over October and November to complete your own physical challenge while fundraising for FightMND. What are you waiting for? Join here: https://27challenge.fightmnd.org.au/... #27Challenge

10.01.2022 We are joining MND Australia and the State MND Associations in acknowledging National MND Week It is a time to not only raise awareness of the impacts of this devastating disease, but also to shine a light on those working to fight it - whether it’s in the lab, in the clinic, supporting a loved one or fighting 'The Beast' yourself. To kick things off, today we visited The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and met these wonderful MND researchers. They are ju...st seven of the many working to help find a cure. We'd love to share your MND story too. Tag us at @fightmnd to be featured in our coverage of #MNDWeek21

09.01.2022 Big Freeze 6 raised a record-breaking $11.9M in 2020. Later this week, we will be announcing the investment of these funds into new MND research projects identified during the 2020 FightMND Research Grant Round. Ahead of the announcement, take a look at the process of how these projects are selected and how your donation is delivered to passionate teams of researchers and their innovative MND research projects, as they work to better understand and find effective treatments and a cure for MND. #fmndresearch2020 #acurecantwait #ittakespeople

09.01.2022 Today we wish all Dads a very Happy Father's Day. We've enlisted the help of some members of the FightMND Army to join us in saying Happy Father's Day with messages to their Dads. Some are currently fighting MND, and others are being fondly remembered today. Leave your own message for your Dad as you celebrate them today. ... #HappyFathersDay

09.01.2022 Get moving this spring while raising vital funds for FightMND by joining the FightMND 27 Challenge! Head to https://27challenge.fightmnd.org.au/ to find out more and sign up today! #27Challenge

08.01.2022 Meet one of our superstar 27 Challenge fundraisers- Archie! At just 11 years old, Archie took on the massive challenge of running 27kms in under 27 hours last weekend to raise funds and awareness for FightMND. Archie completed his run with time to spare, with his family and friends cheering him on. When asked what inspired him to take on the 27 Challenge, Archie said I watched a clip at school about MND and it just made me so sad, and I have been wondering ever since what... I can do to help make a difference and help save people with MND's lives. I also just love running! Congratulations Archie for completing such an epic challenge and thank you for your fantastic support of FightMND. There is still plenty of time to join Archie in taking on the FightMND #27Challenge! Find out more and sign up here: https://27challenge.fightmnd.org.au/

07.01.2022 The second Thursday in October traditionally sees the Daniher’s Drive event set off on 4 days of fundraising, fun and raising awareness of MND across Victoria and interstate. Although the Drive is unable to go ahead this year due to COVID-19, we would like to take this time to thank everyone who has supported the event over the past six years. Collectively, the Daniher’s Drive has raised $11M for MND research and brought vital awareness to community towns throughout Victori...a, NSW and SA. We hope the Daniher’s Drive is back in 2021 bigger and better than ever. For now, join us in taking a look back at the fun and colour of the 5th installement of the event in 2019. If you’d like to know more about the next Daniher’s Drive, head here for more information: https://fal.cn/danihersdrive20 #DanihersDrive

05.01.2022 Lean in. Together, we will beat this virus Quote from Neale Daniher in today's Herald Sun.

05.01.2022 In preparation for the first ever Australian National MND Research Summit jointly hosted by FightMND and MND Research Australia, we want to hear how people connected to MND would like to engage in research. Complete this short survey and help provide insight into how we can better engage with you in future research and decision making: https://fal.cn/mndresearchsurvey

05.01.2022 3 days to go until the FightMND 27 Challenge! We can't wait to give you all the details this Sunday, September 27 #27Challenge

04.01.2022 There's only 2 days to go until the 27 Challenge comes to an end! MND Researcher at The University of Queensland and FightMND 27 Challenge participant Dr. Shyuan Ngo is here to tell us about the impact that the funds raised through the #27Challenge will have on MND research.

04.01.2022 Neale Daniher on the incredible support of the FightMND Army Read more about the $10.68M MND research funding commitment in today's Herald Sun here: https://bit.ly/3ku28ha #fmndresearch2020 #acurecantwait

04.01.2022 Get ready. The challenge is coming. FightMND 27 Challenge, launching September 27. #27Challenge

04.01.2022 An exciting discovery led by Associate Prof. Seth Masters from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute has uncovered how inflammation in MND is triggered. Pinpointing the molecules involved in this pathway could be a first step towards a new treatment that could slow the rate of disease progression for people with MND. While in the very early stages, the initial findings from the work in the laboratory are promising. The study was published in the prestigious scientific journal Ce...ll & FightMND is proud to have played a role in this project by supporting the FightMND Drug Screening Platform and the Victorian Brain Bank at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health through previous funding. For more information, click image below.

04.01.2022 Chemist Warehouse has been a partner of FightMND through the Daniher's Drive event since 2017, and we are excited to announce they are continuing their support this year. From today until October 15, you can make a donation to FightMND over the counter at your local Chemist Warehouse store. 100% of the funds go directly to FightMND and vital MND research. Thank you to Chemist Warehouse for continuing the fight against MND. Head into your local store to support today!

03.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce $10.68M has been invested into 16 new and innovative MND research projects for the FightMND 2020 Research Grant Round. This takes the total contribution towards MND research initiatives from FightMND to $48.45M since 2014. These projects, led by passionate researchers nationally and internationally, include 1 clinical trial, 8 IMPACT grants and 7 Drug Development projects. Thank you to the FightMND Army for making this possible, those who bought ...a beanie, held community events and donated. Your outstanding support this year has allowed vital MND research to progress, providing further hope for the future of developing effective treatments and a cure for MND. Read more about the 2020 research projects and the inspiring teams that are leading them here: www.fightmnd.org.au/cure/