DIY Big Freeze FAQs

DIY Big Freeze brings the magic of the Big Freeze at the MCG straight to your community. It’s a fun, flexible way to choose Fight by hosting a fundraiser, selling merchandise or participating in community round.  

The best part? How you run your DIY Big Freeze is completely up to you. Host it at your school, sports club, workplace or even at home and add your own creative twist.  

Every dollar raised supports vital research and programs helping people living with motor neurone disease (MND) in your community and beyond. Big or small, every DIY Big Freeze brings people together for a rewarding and exciting cause. 

Choose Fight this Big Freeze. Team up with FightMND, don your Beanies, pull up your Socks, make a splash and help bring us closer to beating the Beast. 

Hosting a DIY Big Freeze event can incur some costs, but there are ways to keep costs low.  

Consider recruiting volunteers and asking local suppliers for donations. Instead of catering, invite attendees to bring a plate of food to keep the community vibe going, or partner with a local food truck for food and drinks. Selling FightMND merchandise, like Beanies and Socks, is also a great way to raise funds while keeping costs manageable. 

For a major fundraiser, be mindful of event hire and public liability costs. For a simple and affordable DIY Big Freeze, try an ice bucket challenge. Buckets and ice are cheap and it’s always fun to dunk a boss or coach!   

That’s great news. We’re excited that you want to host your very own Big Freeze. Our fundraising team is here to answer any questions you may have about hosting your very own event. You can email them at [email protected]  

While we can’t attend every event, we’re all about supporting your success! Share your photos and videos and tag us on social media and we’ll do our best to cheer you on.

For the best reach, promote through your own local channels like social media, newsletters, and local news to connect with people in your community. 

Yes! We love seeing all the different DIY Big Freeze events. Your creativity knows no bounds.  

Our FightMND social media handles are: 

• Facebook and Instagram: @fightmnd 
• TikTok: @fightmnd_ 

You can also use these hashtags in your post: 

• #BigFreeze12  
• #DIYBigFreeze 
• #FightMND 

Looking for helpful tools for your event? Head to our DIY Big Freeze Resources library for info sheets, posters, invitations and much more!  

Need help setting up your fundraising page? We’re happy to help. Reach out to our friendly team at [email protected]  

The Big Freeze Community Round is a week of special games hosted by local sporting clubs, leagues and organisations. It is held each year to encourage clubs across Australia to pull up their Socks and play for a cause.  

In 2026, Community Round will take place from 29 May to 5 June.  

If your club can’t host a Community Round during those dates, no problem! You can host your Community Round at any time of year.  

No. Community Round is about uniting your club to raise awareness and funds for MND research. Any sport can join in. So, grab your Beanies, pull up your Socks, and host a DIY Big Freeze during community round in 2026. 

There are two ways to pay your bulk order: 

• Pay upfront with a credit card. 
• Arrange for an invoice to be emailed to you after your DIY Big Freeze.  

If you request an invoice, you will still need to provide a credit card for security purposes. To verify your credit card, FightMND will transact $10 on your card. We will refund this to you upon payment of your invoice. 

Invoices must be paid by Tuesday 5 July 2026. 

Yes. A minimum quantity applies to all bulk orders of Beanies and Socks. 

Our team are happy to answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions regarding your order, please email us via [email protected]  

Sock sizes are unisex. The below size guide is available for reference. 

•  Small: Fits sizes 4-8 
• Large: Fits sizes 9-13 

Beanies will be available for purchase from Wednesday 6 May 2026. If you would like to bulk order Beanies to sell in your community, you can preorder them via the FightMND shop. 

All Beanie and Socks bulk orders will be shipped from Tuesday 5 May 2026. You can check track your shipment via the Team Global Express website using the tracking number provided.  

We need your credit card details as a security precaution when placing a consignment order with FightMND. 

We will process a small $10 verification charge on your card at the time of ordering. We will refund this amount once you pay your invoice in full. 

Your card will only be used for verification purposes.

Please return any unsold merchandise to FightMND by Sunday 5 July 2026. We kindly ask you please cover the cost to return any unsold merchandise.  

Please send all returns to: 

FightMND 

Kennards Self Storage 

453 Auburn Road 

Hawthorn   Vic    3122 

All unsold stock must be returned to FightMND by Sunday 5 July 2026.  

If you need more time to return your stock, please email our team at [email protected]  

That’s great news. Our fundraising team can provide more information about the different ways you host a DIY Big Freeze fundraiser. You can email them at [email protected] 

Alternatively, more information about DIY Big Freeze is available on the FightMND website. 

A tracking number is sent when your order is shipped, not at the time it is placed. Be sure to check you spam or promotions folder. 

If you can’t find it, please send your name, address and order number to [email protected] and we can send you your tracking number. 

A Team Global Express tracking number was issued for you when your order was shipped. You can check the status of your Team Global Express delivery at www.myteamge.com/  

Once your original order has been sent to our distribution centre for processing, we’re unable to make changes to it.

If you’d like to purchase additional items, please place a new order through the FightMND Shop. 

You should contact Team Global Express directly. More information about this process is available on the Team Global Express website.  

Please email your order number, name and address to [email protected] and we will arrange for a replacement to be sent to you.