Newy Granny Grommet Big Freeze Friday 30 May, Nobbys Beach at 8.00am
The Newy Granny Grommets are proud to be hosting our very first Big Freeze fundraiser in support of FightMND (Motor Neurone Disease).
FightMND was founded by Neale Daniher — former Australian Rules footballer and this year’s Australian of the Year. Each year, the national Big Freeze campaign runs from May 26 to June 9, raising awareness and vital funds to find a cure for this devastating disease.
Tomorrow morning Friday 30 May at 8:00am, the Granny Grommets will take the plunge at Nobbys Beach for our own Big Freeze event. With generous support from the local community, Swell Café, Newy Fried Chicken and Breaking Boundaries have donated the ice, buckets and banner for our challenge.
The GGs will gather on the sand, form a circle, and douse ourselves in icy water in a fun, Mexican wave-style splash. The whole thing will take just a few minutes but will contribute to such a worthy cause.
Thank you all for your support
Local Business Supporting the Newy Granny Grommets
Press coverage - Granny Grommets on a Cool Quest
Radio Interview promoting Newy Granny Grommet Big Freeze Fundraiser
Listen to radio interview by Newy Granny Grommet Member, Louise Fanning on helping spread the word about NGG Big Freeze Fundraiser on Friday 30 May at 8.00am
https://omny.fm/shows/richard-king/proud-member-of-the-granny-grommets-louise-fanning
Thank You to Our Generous Local Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Newcastle businesses supporting the Newy Granny Grommets Big Freeze Event. Your generosity helps make this community fundraiser possible.
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Swell Cafe – for kindly donating all the ice and arranging transport to the beach on event day.
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Newy Fried Chicken – for generously supplying the buckets for the challenge.
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Breaking Boundaries – for generously printing our fundraising banner for the day.
We deeply appreciate your support in helping raise awareness and funds for this important cause.
MND/ALS Awareness Week. Meet Chris and Louise Fanning
An amazing interview to inspire all the Newy GGs to take part << INSPIRATIONAL INTERVIEW TO WATCH (Click here) >>
NGG Big Freeze Fundraiser Friday 30 May Nobbys Beach, Newcastle
The Newy Granny Grommets are proud to be hosting our very first Big Freeze fundraiser in support of FightMND (Motor Neurone Disease).
The Newy Granny Grommets are a social community of women who boogie board each Friday morning at Nobbys Beach Newcastle, and are committed to helping each other and others.
WHAT IS OUR NGG BIG FREEZE?
The Newy Granny Grommets will gather on the sand, form a circle, and douse ourselves in icy water in a fun, Mexican wave-style splash. The whole thing will take just a few minutes but will contribute to such a worthy cause.
We would like to invite all NGGs to register as a Team Member, and encourage your family and friends to sponsor your NGG Big Freeze.
All donations will be accepted through your Team Member Page, which will be linked to the Newy Granny Grommet Team Page.
Newy Granny Grommets thank you for your support.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$1.02k
Anonymous
$1.02k
Brian And Sally Mcdermott
$765
Junction Hotel
Go Louise!
$515
Anonymous
$515
Enviropacific Services Ltd
$309
Heather Freeman
Go Ali, Jenny and Margo!! 🥶🥶🥶
$300
Leah Jay
$264
Ntm Cleaning
$209
Afaf Girgis & Brett Cameron
Love to you and Jeff always!!!
$158
Nathaniel Hudson
$158
Caitlyn Murch
$158
Carly Agnew
$158
Julie Kerin
Jeff, you are such an inspiration
$158
Vicki Trotter
$158
Anne Sutherland
Fantastic cause - fantastic women ! Go Louise and Alison and all the rest , wish I was in Newy to join you xxx
$158
Leanne Hudson
Love to you always XX
$158
Kim Aquilina
Good on you Louise!May will be very cold to brave that water! You are amazing!
$158
Liz Watt
Go Grannys Go!
$158
Jeanine Burton
$158
Toni Ostwald-brown
With much love and admiration xx
$158
Anonymous
$158
Kerry West
A fabulous effort, ladies!!! ☺️
$155
Hannah Anthony
$150
Newcastle Photobooths
Great effort fellow Granny Grommets 😍🏄♂️
$106
Lorraine And Sue
This is for Pam
$106
Steven And Judith
A very worthy challenge you are doing Lou. I will be thinking of you from the comfort of my home xxx
$106
Martin & Debbie Mcleod
Good luck!
$106
Joanne Chakos
What a great group of women. Keep up the good work.
$106
Michele Pippen
$106
Mark Hamilton
Thank you ladies for leading the way.
$106
Lee
Hi Ali I can’t make Friday. Wasn’t sure how else to donate. Thank you Lee
$106
Mum
Proud of you Leanne xo
$106
Yvonne Harvey
$106
Pippa And Mike
Well done Louise! Look forward to cheering you on. X
$106
Susan Boden
Go girls!
$106
Karen Lavis
$106
Dean & Karen Pearson
$106
Fiona Wilson
Go Mel go!!
$106
Janelle Newman
$106
Steve Church
Great work Ali.
$106
Jan Whatling
Go Sue!!! Good luck. Hopefully one day they get a cure for this insidious condition. Love jan and Tony. Xxxx
$106
Toni Stitz
Stay strong and fight x love you both
$106
Diane Jarosevski
$106
Bron Rayner
$106
Leanne Mccarthy
Please help me raise funds to find a cure for MND
$106
Michelle Ford
$106
Bron Rayner
$106
Denise Tyler
A small token in support of a massive project to eradicate/cure this dreadful MND. Xx
$106
The Umbrian Cafe
Can’t wait to be your partner in the Big Freeze Fundraiser Fiona.
$106
Brightside Physio
$106
Donna Holstein
Love and support to you Sue xx
$104
Suzie Henderson
Sending my love and support xo
$100
Robert Green & Sandra Harris
Chris and Louise 2 wonderful human beings
$80
Lorraine Newell
$80
Claire Pellegrini & Fam
We love you Grandma! (Anne Sweeney) Good luck for the Big Freeze! Emma, Kate and family xxxx
$80
Kathryn
Go Granny Grommets! Fantastic effort for a fantastic cause! K xx
$80
Sherryl Evans
Good luck
$80
Christopher Millett
Go Leanne!
$80
Lesley Hawkey
What a constructive way to garner the energy of the wonderful NGGs.
$80
Michele Williams
$80
Anonymous
$80
Heather Eggins
$80
Deb & Gerard Carey
$80
David Boden
Good job Fiona ! In my experience, these mid-Winter 'exposure' fundraisers give a real sense of bonding. XO
$80
Christine Murphy
$80
Courtney Chivers
Lots of love xx
$80
Gabrielle Fanning
The second freeze for Mum! Go newy granny groms x
$80
Cassandra Mowbray
Great work ladies!
$80
Paula Thistleton
$78
Hunter Valley Pet Resort
Have a great day from all the puppies and cats
$65
Babe
Love you babe! Woot woot!
$54
Anonymous
$54
Rosemary Woolston
Well done ladies
$54
Catherine Hugo
$54
Melanie James
$54
Sue Zygalski
$54
Anonymous
$54
Gaby Brown
Congratulations Lou, Fiona and Libby - a great GG day for a great cause!
$54
Lisa Hense
Good luck Deb, I hope you don't turn blue!
$54
Jenny Baldwin
Go Ali….. I’ll do it with you!
$54
Anonymous
$54
Karen Stevenson
$54
Anna F.
Brrrrrrr-ave ladies! Such a great cause. Best wishes to all.
$54
Anonymous
$54
Jodie & Leigh
Strength and love. ❤️❤️
$54
Nerida Lithgow
$54
Deb Mace
$54
Joan And Steve Westerweller
$54
Kerry Mace
Go Deb, hope you have a good day.
$54
Jodie Oliver
Granny grommets RULE the waves.
$54
Tracey Edwards
$54
Kath Lawrence
Go Ali go.
$54
Carmen Sieger-gee
Good luck!
$54
Catherine Petersen
$54
Mark Hellyer
Hi Fi You are amazing
$54
Megan H
Congrats to all those taking part in this challenge for a great cause
$54
Anne K
You’re a legend Mel! Good luck ❤️
$54
Shelley
$54
Lynne Lovett
Love to both of you. ♥️ ♥️
$54
Jenny Duffey
$54
Sharon Apperley
well done to you all
$54
Robyn Pridue
Your support to those subjected to this hideous disease is inspiring!!
$54
Monounique Embroidery
Love that Mini Granny Grommet, Charlie. Enjoy wearing your shirts gorgeous boy. 🩵🩵🩵🩵
$54
Gabby Quinn
Let's fight the beast together
$54
Sue Wilko
Go team GG
$54
Leanne Wheeler
$54
Lee Cross & Jo Smith
$54
Jackie Watkins
$54
Barbara Weller
Go GGs
$54
Margaret Otoole
$54
Sue Callander
$54
Anonymous
$54
Stephen Wade
$54
Anne Sweeney
We are a force to be reckoned with, knocking MND out of the water! Go the GG’s!
$54
Maryann
Good luck Deb
$54
Virginia Woods
I hope the event goes well!
$54
Julie Matthews
$54
Bec Allan
You're one strong lady Sue. X
$54
Janelle
I will be there to watch! Xx
$54
Sharlene Munro
$54
Jane Thomas
$54
Jennifer Sewell
Great interview Lou… hope to see you on the day 👍👍
$54
Barb
$54
Maria Harper
Every little bit helps
$54
Vicki Sullivan
Love the things you do Louise! Have fun 🤩
$54
Peny Anicich
$54
Ginette Porteous
Lots of love to you both ❤️
$54
Pauline Petro
Go girls 💙
$54
Denise And Noel
Good luck Ali. I will be there to support you on the day😊
$54
Toni Sunol
$54
Paul Millett
$54
Louise Fanning
$54
Sally Galt
$54
Peter Nelson
$54
Libby Maskey
$54
Mark Wright
$54
Heather Powell
$54
Joe Senkalski
$54
Lyn Skinner
You are all amazing for supporting MND sufferers. Good luck with your challenge❤️Go Granny Grommits.
$54
Rsac
$54
Catherine Petersen
$54
Sally Whitaker
$54
Jane Mcgrath
great work Kate
$54
Caz
Good for you Sis xx
$54
Rozi Marsh
$54
Anonymous
$54
Rob Sams
$53
Ann & Karen
From us
$53
Kurt Sengul
Great stuff Mel!
$53
Darlene Kearns
$53
Louise Renshaw
Good luck you guys will smash it
$53
Jess Nash
💙💙
$50
Lilian Wasik
$50
Janet Gardner
$50
Alannah Ryan
$50
Emma Wade
$50
Ros And Stephen Collins
Fantastic effort granny grommets for such a good cause. Well done 👏👏👏
$50
Sue Thornton
$50
Dianne Kearns
$50
Kim & Tom Quinn
$50
Olivia Senkalski
$44
Christina Koutsoukos
Well done!
$44
Barbara Davies
$44
Leanne Kepreotes
Good luck!!
$44
Tania And Kellie
$44
Elisha Smallcombe
Go ladies!
$38
Diane Guinane
$33
Tanya Price
Well done Tanya n Chris
$33
Ridin Ruth
Good on you, great cause 😀
$33
Del Zerafa
$33
Brock Stewart
$33
Vina Gibson
Thinking of you all x
$33
Helen Miller-brown
Congratulations on a fantastic effort all you inspirational women. Good luck.
$33
Annie Coleman
$33
Kerriann Schroder
$33
Zoe Armitt
$33
Janine Mason
Go Newy Granny Grommets! Thinking of you Sue and Jeff xx
$30
Shane A.
$30
Naughty Nicole 🤣
Great cause! Good on you Carmel!
$30
Kabelkas
Go Mum!
$28
Carole Sharrock
$28
Prue Hurt
Newy Granny Groments!!
$28
Matt Millett
Good luck Leanne!
$28
Ann-maree Green
What a team you and Jeff are! Such a worthy cause. Go girl! Love AM x
$28
Denise Churchill
$28
Eacott
Go Newy MTB GGs
$28
Glen Newman
Go Jilly, you can do it. Great cause. ❤️
$28
Gary And Kim Sweeny
Go Ali
$28
Judith Mccosker
$28
Carran Thornton
$28
Sylvia
What a great idea Fiona. Well done Granny Grommets.
$28
Anonymous
So proud of your efforts and what an amazing team you are, wish I could be there to be part of it.
$28
Sophia Baldwin
This donation is to support my friend and my Grandma’s friend Granny Grommet Barbara. We are proud of you and wish we could be there on the day you support you. Well done Granny Grommets.
$28
Rhonda Walker
Go Ali!
$28
Sue Mitten
$27
Natalie Barber
$25
Aleisha & Samuel James
$25
Ally Jay
Vamos chica! Go granny, go!
$25
Janelle Sceresini
Well done Ali! XXX
$23
Jo
Go for it Kate. Well done.
$23
Anne Milne
$23
Karen Conway
$23
Mel Butler
Go girls !
$23
Lisa Moore
$23
Carrie Stapleford
Good work Deb. Great cause! xxxx
$23
Vanessa
Go girls
$23
Bev, Graham And Franki
Keep warm girls
$23
Kaz Thomas
Go Deb!!!!
$23
Warren Holloway
Well done your a good sport! Wazza
$23
Katrina Seiffert
$23
Sybella Cummings
$23
Christine T
Great job Deb, wonderful cause xx
$23
Anonymous
$23
Karen Triplett
$23
Colleen O'neiĺ
Good luck Melly. I will be thinking of you
$23
Jill James
$23
Tracy Hoogland
$23
Gayle Miranda
$23
Kim Barry
Such an amazing cause….. Enjoy the experience😘
$23
Kellie Walker
$23
Toni
Amazing you are doing this Granny Gromets
$23
Claudia Lyons
Proud of you!
$23
Ali
Go Annette.
$23
Lily S
We love that you enjoy Granny grommets and proud to sponsor you for this great course. Love you Nanna Ali xo Lily, Mia, Em and Dan
$23
Kate Lobb
$23
Jennie Lawrence
Great Work Deb !!! 🥶
$23
Debbie Lane
All the best Ali.
$23
Joe Senkalski
$23
Kate Mace
$23
Nicci
With love to Aunty Sue Thornton and her lovely husband Jeff xx
$20
Mae Saddington
$20
Zoran Nenadovic
Well done Darlene
$20
Janet
Go Jillsy
$20
Mary Bragato
Great cause
$20
Fiona Clark
$20
Brooke Miller
$20
Brodie Miller
$20
Sophie Nenadovic
$20
Denise Parker
Great work Ali,xx
$17
Dina Gounis
$16
Molly Rutherford
$15
Pauline
$12
Rachael
I support you
$12
Glen
$12
Anonymous
Hope you don’t catch cold.
$12
Debbie C
Well done Mel! 😘
$12
Tracey M
Good luck Annette and team.
$11
Alex James
🩷🩷🩷
$6
Anonymous
Good luck Mel
$6
Patrick James
Proud of you xx
$5
Anonymous
Our Team Members
Kate Lobb
$151
Fiona Clark
$647
Sue Thornton
$3,891
Libby Maskey
$108
Louise Fanning
$2,335
Barb Barber
$165
Leanne McCarthy
$611
Annette Wade
$272
Alison Senkalski
$1,371
Carmel Rutherford
$145
Darlene Kearns
$333
Anne Milne
$330
Ann and Karen Lude
$177
Melanie James
$539
Deb
$397
Jill James
$100
Annie Coleman
$33
Catherine Hugo
$54
Our Fundraising Journey
