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Play on: Neale’s Legacy Celebrated at Emotional Big Freeze
The fundraiser drew 51,000 fans and celebrities as FightMND supporters honored the late campaigner’s legacy and pushed for a cure.
- On Monday, a record crowd of 88,019 packed the MCG for the 12th annual Big Freeze, the first event held since the death of AFL legend and FightMND co-founder Neale Daniher two weeks ago.
- Daniher founded the Big Freeze 13 years ago to raise research funds, dedicating his later years to fighting MND, a condition he famously termed "the beast."
- Governor-General Sam Mostyn and TV host Sam Mac joined other celebrities in the ice bath, helping the charity reach its goal of selling 100,000 digital beanies to raise $2.5 million.
- Philanthropists Quentin and Kylie Birt donated $40 million at the event, as Melbourne defeated Collingwood in the King's Birthday Clash with Demon Kysaiah Pickett winning the inaugural Neale Daniher Trophy.
- Daniher's family continues the fight against the disease, with a state funeral scheduled for Wednesday in Melbourne to honor the legacy of the former Australian of the Year.
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Queensland couple donates $40 million to fight MND as Daniher’s legacy inspires at MCG
Former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher committed the last 13 years of his life to finding a cure for the disease he called the beast. His efforts inspired many in the football world and beyond.
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