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The Big Freeze beanie is such an important part of the FightMND story. By purchasing a beanie, you are joining a community, united and determined to fight back and find a cure for MND.

Buy your Big Freeze 8 beanie now online, or at Coles, Coles Express and Bunnings stores nationally. 

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It's time to Beanie On, Play On

As MND takes away Neale Daniher's ability to be the voice of this fight - it's time to come together, play on and lead this fight - with actions, not words. Watch the video.

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Volunteer for the Big Freeze

We are looking for more volunteers right around Australia to help us fundraise as part of the Big Freeze, so that we can continue the fight against Motor Neurone Disease.

If you would like to register your interest to get involved and volunteer for the Big Freeze, please express your interest and we will be in touch.

Now recruiting in VIC, WA, SA, NSW and QLD.

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Scan the QR code on your beanie tag and you could win a money-can’t-buy VIP Big Freeze experience for four people.
The prize includes tickets to the Big Freeze match between Collingwood and Melbourne Football Club, a behind-the-scenes visit to the slider hub, two nights’ accommodation at Crown Metropol, a merch pack, travel voucher, and loads more.*
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Hold on to your beanies! We are thrilled to reveal that global music superstar and hometown hero ...

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Hold on to your beanies! We are thrilled to reveal that global music superstar and hometown hero @vancejoy will kick off celebrations for the Big Freeze 8, warming up the crowd before the celebrity slide. Check out the link in our bio for more info. And if you haven't yet - now's the perfect time to purchase a Big Freeze beanie - now on sale at @colessupermarkets, @colesexpress Express and @bunnings or online at fightmnd.org.au.

Run Melbourne is coming up on July 24th so now is the perfect time to register to join Team ...

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Run Melbourne is coming up on July 24th so now is the perfect time to register to join Team FightMND! �Whether you walk, run, skip or stomp, 5kms, 10kms or 21.1kms, you can join as a regular participant, or, if you raise $1000 – apply to become a champion! By joining Team FightMND, you'll get free entry, a FightMND pack plus other benefits. You can sign up as an individual, or gather your friends and family together and run as a team. It's time to sign up, get fundraising, and help us beat the Beast!

There's under a month to go until this year's SockIt2MND round officially kicks off!
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There's under a month to go until this year's SockIt2MND round officially kicks off! On 18-19th of June, pull up your socks and join in the fun by hosting your very own SockIt2MND event! Whether you’re a footy, soccer, netball, basketball, hockey or even tennis club, there's a pair of socks for you! Socks are available for bulk or individual purchases now, so click the link in our bio to grab yours and get involved!

Raise your hands if you want to be front and centre at this year's Big Freeze, watching all the...

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Raise your hands if you want to be front and centre at this year's Big Freeze, watching all the icy action up close 🙋🙋 When you purchase this year's Big Freeze 8 beanie, don't forget to scan the QR code on the tag. By scanning your beanie tag, you go into the draw to win a VIP Big Freeze experience for four people. Prize includes tickets to the game, a behind-the-scenes visit to the slider hub, two-nights at Crown Metropol, a travel voucher, and loads more! Get your beanie today at @colessupermarkets, @colesexpress and @bunnings stores nationwide, or online using the link in our bio. #BeanieOn #PlayOn #BigFreeze8

Check out @ellyseperry and @meglanning7, stars of Australian cricket, rocking our Big Freeze 8 ...

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Check out @ellyseperry and @meglanning7, stars of Australian cricket, rocking our Big Freeze 8 beanies! Have you got your Big Freeze Beanie yet? You too could look this good, while staying warm as we approach the cold Winter months... ❄️❄️ Get your beanie today at @colessupermarkets, @Colesexpress and @Bunnings stores nationwide, or online using the link in our bio.

Can't get to @colessupermarkets, @colesexpress or @bunnings to get your Big Freeze 8 beanie? ...

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Can't get to @colessupermarkets, @colesexpress or @bunnings to get your Big Freeze 8 beanie? Purchase your adults or kids mini beanie online now using the link in our bio. But you'll have to be quick - these beanies will sell out. Every beanie sold takes us another step closer to finding a cure for MND. It’s time to Beanie On, Play On!

Our superstar volunteers play a huge role in the success of the Big Freeze 8 - we simply ...

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Our superstar volunteers play a huge role in the success of the Big Freeze 8 - we simply couldn't do it without them! Caroline is one of our Beanie HQ vollies. She's an intensive care nurse who has been helping us pack and send out beanies since Big Freeze 2! "I've seen the impact of MND - as a nurse and as a friend/colleague so I know how horrible this disease is. I enjoy volunteering with FightMND because I get to meet a whole lot of enthusiastic people who want to do what they can to fight back against MND." Want to help volunteer? We're now recruiting in VIC, SA, WA, NSW and QLD. Click the link in our bio to find out more and register!

For the fifth year in a row, Coles Aussie Pork Farmers have come together in partnership with Coles ...

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For the fifth year in a row, Coles Aussie Pork Farmers have come together in partnership with Coles and joined FightMND in the fight against the Beast. @colessupermarkets will donate 10 cents from the sale of each Coles Brand Aussie Pork products and 20 cents from each Coles Free Range Aussie Pork products to FightMND during the Big Freeze. Head into your local Coles and put some pork (and maybe a couple extra beanies 😜) in your trolley today. Thank you to @australianpork for your continued support of FightMND.

Tickets are now on sale for the AFL Big Freeze clash between @collingwood_fc and @melbournefc in ...

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Tickets are now on sale for the AFL Big Freeze clash between @collingwood_fc and @melbournefc in round 13. This year will mark the first time we have been able to welcome a crowd to the Big Freeze game since 2019! Don't miss a minute of the fun, with the return of the Big Freeze celebrity slide and a soon-to-be announced ARIA award winning musical act. Get your tickets now and help us fill the MCG in a sea of Big Freeze beanies, click the link in our bio!

@collingwoodsn Captain @gevamentor is up for the fight against the Beast.

When you wear a ...

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@collingwoodsn Captain @gevamentor is up for the fight against the Beast. When you wear a Big Freeze beanie, you're stepping up, playing on and leading with action, not words. Get your Big Freeze 8 beanie today at @colessupermarkets, @colesexpress and @bunnings stores nationwide, online using the link in our bio!

In celebration of National Volunteer Week (16 – 22 May) we want to say a special thanks to our ...

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In celebration of National Volunteer Week (16 – 22 May) we want to say a special thanks to our incredible team of volunteers – from helping on game day to fundraising in their local communities and packing beanies, we couldn’t fight back against Beast without you. Here are just a couple - meet Mitchell and Kate who helped out at Beanie HQ today. Mitchell drove all the way from Yarrawonga just to help pack beanies. What superstars! Are you interested in volunteering with the Big Freeze? There are still plenty of opportunities available across the country. Now recruiting in SA, WA, VIC, QLD and NSW. Click the link in our bio!

Want to win a money-can't-buy VIP Big Freeze experience for four people?

Scan your ...

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Want to win a money-can't-buy VIP Big Freeze experience for four people? Scan your beanie tag and you could win tickets to the Big Freeze match between @collingwood_fc and @melbournefc, a behind-the-scenes visit to the slider hub, two nights' accomodation at Crown Metropol, a merch pack, travel voucher, and loads more... Get your beanie now at your local @colessupermarkets, @colesexpress and @bunnings store today or via the link in our bio. It's time to Beanie On, Play On! ❄️❄️ #bigfreeze8 #beanieon #playon

What an incredible day! Relive the excitement of yesterday's campaign launch and Big Freeze 8 ...

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What an incredible day! Relive the excitement of yesterday's campaign launch and Big Freeze 8 beanie reveal. We'd like to say another special thank you to our partners who have joined us in the fight to find a cure for another year - @colessupermarkets, @bunnings, @afl, @sportsbetcomau, @melbournefc, @collingwood_fc, @shoutforgood and the @mcg. Have you got your beanie yet? Head to your local Coles, Coles Express and Bunnings store or jump online at https://fightmnd.org.au today. It's time to #BeanieOn, #Play On! #FightMND

As MND takes away Neale's ability to be the voice of this fight, we're calling on all ...

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As MND takes away Neale's ability to be the voice of this fight, we're calling on all Australians to step up, play on and help lead this fight - with action, not words. When you buy a beanie and join the fight, you become part of something bigger than all of us. A movement that touches every corner of Australia. Big Freeze beanies are available at @colessupermarkets, @colesexpress and @bunnings stores nationwide, and online at fightmnd.org.au Get yours today at the link in our bio. #BeanieOn #PlayOn #FightMND

Set your alarms - less than 24 hours until Big Freeze 8 beanies go on sale at Coles, Coles Express ...

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Set your alarms - less than 24 hours until Big Freeze 8 beanies go on sale at Coles, Coles Express and Bunnings stores nationwide or online, using the link in our bio.

🏆 Become a CHAMPION for FightMND in Run Melbourne 🏆

Join team FightMND now, and if ...

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🏆 Become a CHAMPION for FightMND in Run Melbourne 🏆 Join team FightMND now, and if you can raise $1000 - APPLY to become a CHAMPION. You will receive free entry, a FightMND pack and other benefits. Get fit and help us to beat the beast at Run Melbourne on Sunday 24 July 2022! What is stopping you from becoming a CHAMPION? Register using the link in our bio.
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Pull up your socks and Sockit2MND!

Sockit2MND round (18-19 June) is only a couple of months away – it’s time to pull up your socks and join the fight to find a cure for MND. Rally your club, gym, workplace or school to have some fun and get behind this important cause.
Socks are on sale now and come in two styles: footy and crew. Choose the socks that best suit you!
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Want to do more in the fight against MND? You can help sell Big Freeze 8 beanies at your school, sporting club or in your community.
Every dollar raised through the Big Freeze takes us another step closer to finding a cure for MND.
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Our vision is a world without Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and it takes an army of people to help achieve this. Thanks to our supporters, we have invested more than $55.8 million into research projects and initiatives since we began in 2014.

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