March Newsletter

Welcome to the very first Daniher’s Drive participant newsletter! Thank you for getting your registration in early, it is great to see so many returning teams and new teams joining us for our milestone 10th year in South Australia. We have compiled some exciting updates and reminders below to ensure you stay informed in the lead up to October

Have all your team members registered?

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If anyone on your team hasn’t registered yet, now’s the perfect time to give them a nudge! You can also invite friends or family who might love to form their own team and join us on the drive — we’d be thrilled to welcome them. As a bonus, all new and existing registrations completed before 2pm on Monday 20th April will go into the draw to have their $600 registration fee waived. One lucky participant will be refunded in full, so spread the word and don’t miss out!

Register HERE

Have you secured your accomodation, hire car and flights (if needed)?

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We have compiled some accommodation discounts and 20% off hire car rental fees via the participant hub here.

We are also excited to offer a limited number of seats on the FightMND Bus for participants driving to and from Melbourne to South Australia thanks to the amazing team at Bayside Coaches. This is an optional travel opportunity that is designed to make getting to the start line a little easier - and with some more fun! Submit your expression of interest here 

Our itinerary is taking shape!

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We're excitedly addint to our itinerary and can't wait to share the final map with you all. 
Here is a little teaser -  Daniher's Drive Route Map 

Fundraising ideas: The Big Freeze will be here before you know it! 

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Have you considered selling Big Freeze merchandise at your work events or hosting a DIY Big Freeze?

For information about selling Big Freeze merchandise that can go towards your Daniher’s Drive fundraising goal, see more information on our Big Freeze 12 Bulk Merchandise Flyer. If you’re ready to buy Big Freeze 12 merchandise, click here. If you want to know more about hosting your own DIY Big Freeze, click here

Fundraising and registering your events 

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Daniher's Drive fundraising is well and truly underway! We have had an incredible start to the year with two amazing events taking place: 

Register your event now via this link: Register your event or if you need any assistance with your event or would like to brainstorm some ideas, reach out to us at danihersdrive@fightmnd.org.au 

Team spotlight: McCool Kids

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The eight edition of the McLardy McShane Golf Day too place in January with 126 golfers and more than 220 dinner attendees. The event raised a record amount with Bec and Jan Daniher speaking on behalf of FightMND alongside special guests Tom Morris, Caroline Wilson, Max Gawn, Jordan Lewis and Russel Howcroft as MC. Congratulations to McLardy McShane & the McCool Kids team! 

Team spotlight: Shady Ladies

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Last week the ninth Shady Ladies luncheon took place in Melbourne at the Plaza Ballroom, hosting 550 attendees. Hosted by Megan Hustwaite, the event featured plenty of fun, champagne and an epic dance floor. Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa - clinician-researcher at The Florey as well as a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital – spoke eloquently on the very important work her and her team are doing, highlighting how it is all made possible because of funds raised by our incredible fundraisers throughout the year, including the Daniher’s Drive. Congratulations to the Shady Ladies team!

Got Questions?

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Remember we are always here to help.  You have a dedicated Support Team to help you with fundraising, information, questions (no matter how big or small).  

How to contact us:  

Phone 03 7052 7007 (Save this number in your phone so you always have it handy)  

Email danihersdrive@fightmnd.org.au