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‘A fighter’: Daniher family’s heartbreaking tribute in full
- On Monday, AFL legend and motor neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher died at age 65, his family confirmed. They released a statement calling him 'the heart of our family.'
- Before his 2013 motor neurone disease diagnosis, Daniher played 82 games for Essendon and coached Melbourne Football Club for 211 games. Persistent knee injuries cut short his playing career, redirecting him to coaching.
- Following his diagnosis, Daniher founded FightMND and championed the Big Freeze fundraiser, which has raised more than $100 million for motor neurone disease research. The charity transformed his battle into a national movement.
- His death comes just weeks before the annual King's Birthday match between Melbourne and Collingwood. This year's game will be the first played without the 2025 Australian of the Year.
- Daniher leaves a legacy of resilience, urging others to 'find opportunities' when suffering. His 13-year battle and advocacy will continue inspiring the motor neurone disease community long after his passing.
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