Welcome to the latest Daniher's Drive participant newsletter! We are well into planning our 10th milestone year in South Australia and are thrilled to have you on board. With Big Freeze days away and October fast approaching, we've pulled together some key updates and helpful reminders to keep you informed and prepared in the lead up to the Drive.
Have all your team members registered?
If anyone on your team hasn’t registered yet, it would be great to send them a friendly reminder. You can also invite friends or family to form their own team and join us on the drive - we're always excited to welcome new teams into the Drive family!
Congratulations again to Debbie Drew from the Goolwa RSL Defence Gals who won our recent incentive offer to have her $600 registration fee waived. Debbie has very generously paid this forward and covered the costs for one of her friends to join us from Tasmania.
Register HERE
Join the 2026 Daniher's Drive Participant WhatsApp group!
This is where we will start sharing updates and encourage you all to share news about what your team are getting up to in the lead up to the Drive.
You can join HERE 
Daniher's Drive 2026 Participant Hub
Access the hub HERE
Have you secured your accomodation, hire car and flights (if needed)?
Don't forget to check out our accommodation discounts and 20% off hire car rental fees via the participant hub HERE
And there are still places on the FightMND Bus for participants to and from Melbourne to South Australia thanks to the amazing team at Bayside Coaches. This is a complimentary travel opportunity that is designed to make getting to the start line a little easier - you can submit your expression of interest HERE
Our itinerary is taking shape!
We're excitedly finalising your itinerary and can't wait to share all of the details with you! Here's what we have planned:
Thursday 8 October: Launch the Drive in Adelaide CBD, followed by a community event at Athelstone Football Club and then explore the picturesque Adelaide Hills with a delicious lunch planned at the Lot.100.
Night event: Casual meet and greet event at the Adelaide Zoo.
Friday 9 October: Cruise through the Fleurieu Peninsula and McLaren Vale wine region, with some friendly mini-golf competition and lunch out at South Lakes Golf Club.
Night event: A fundraising gala featuring raffles, auctions and live entertainment held at Adelaide Oval (you will have the opportunity to invite your friends and family to join! Details coming soon).
Saturday 10 October: Explore the Adelaide Central Markets for breakfast, followed by a community event at Barossa Park before exploring the world-famous Barossa Valley and Gibson's Winery. Head to a lunch venue of your choice.
Night event: Our signature fancy-dress celebration with live music to end the Drive in style at the Amora Adelaide CBD (previously Hilton)
Sunday 11 October: Closing brunch at the Amora
Fundraising ideas: The Big Freeze is days away! Have you considered selling Big Freeze merchandise?
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 register to host a DIY Big Freeze by 5pm on 11 May 2026, you will go into the draw to win an all inclusive trip to the MCG for the Big Freeze game, including a chance to take on the Big Freeze slide! More info here
Fundraising and registering your events
Daniher's Drive fundraising is well and truly underway! We have had an incredible start to the year with more 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: Team Hoodwinkers
Got Questions?
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)
