Not content with plunging people into ice baths, Neale Daniher will this week hit the road to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The eighth annual Daniher’s Drive departs from Williamstown on Thursday and despite suffering from the condition he calls “the beast” for more than a decade, Neale will join family, friends and members of the public in taking part in the fundraising event.
The first stop on the trek is Darley Park on Thursday morning, with the group due to be there at 10.30am.
“It’s great to be back on the road again, and amazing to think this is the 8th version of our wonderful Daniher’s Drive,” Daniher said.
“The support of the regional communities has been an ongoing inspiration for our hundreds of participants, and we thank everyone who has donated or contributed in some way.”
After leaving Williamstown, the 250 member convoy will make its way through Bendigo, Warrnambool and Lorne before returning to Melbourne on Sunday.
The convoy will stop for a variety of fun events along the way and Daniher said he couldn’t wait to get out there.
“As always, we know that many towns and schools have been preparing for our arrival and we are hugely appreciative of all their support – we look forward to plenty of great
activities.”
The tour’s main fundraising activity is the Daniher’s Drive raffle where first prize is a Jayco caravan clad in its very own FightMND decals and colours valued at $65.000.
“If you’d like to do you bit, then please help us by purchasing a ticket,” said Neale of the raffle from which all proceeds will go towards FightMND.
It’s hoped this year’s Daniher’s Drive will take the total amount Fight MND has raised for research into MND and care initiatives, beyond $15 million.
The Daniher’s Drive raffle will be drawn October 12 at 8.00pm.
Registrations: fightmnd.org.au/whats-on/danihers-drive/
