Tara Murray
When Sarah Lock decided to walk the Kokoda Track to raise money to help those with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), she decided that she wanted to get the local community involved too.
Ms Lock has paid to walk the track but is required to do fundraising on top of that, with the funds going to the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria.
The association provides support in homes for people who have MND.
As part of her fundraising, Ms Lock is holding the Melton Big Freeze event in August.
Freeze MND and ice bucket challenges have been synonymous with raising money for MND research and which Ms Lock will bring to Melton.
“I’m doing it for a good cause,” she said. “I’ve always loved to do the Kokoda Track and I couldn’t not do it for a good cause.
“I’ve raised money for different charities and this is one that I want to help.”
Ms Lock personally doesn’t know anyone affected by MND.
She said as a personal trainer her role is to help people improve the way the body moves, which MND prevents.
“I have the ability to move my body, so I want to help those who can’t.”
Ms Lock reached out to Melton council, who approved her plans for the fundraiser, which will be held at the at Melton Amphitheatre on High Street.
She said the event won’t be anything extravagant but was hoping other local small businesses would get on board and help her raise funds.
“I’m looking to have an ice bath or something like that and see who can stay in it the longest,” she said.
“You will have to pay to participate. Hopefully it will be a bit of fun.
“I think it’s important for our community to work together.”
Ms Lock is looking for sponsors to come on board the event, as well as participants and someone to help with a major prize donation for those who take part in the challenge.
The event will be held on August 3.
Details:9743 0917 or meltonpt.vic@gmail.com.
