Meet Noah: The man behind FightMND’s Volunteers
Noah’s journey to FightMND wasn’t random. It was purposeful.
When he first saw an opportunity to join FightMND as Campaigns Coordinator, he knew he’d found something special. The chance to turn passion into action. “What I love most is knowing that every volunteer I recruit is choosing to fight MND,” Noah says. “That’s powerful.”
Coordinating the volunteer army behind the Big Freeze and playing a key role in launching Daniher’s Drive isn’t just a job to him. It’s a mission. Every volunteer he recruits, every team he organizes, every campaign he launches represents real people choosing to fight MND. That’s what drives him every single day.
A role where no two days are the same
Noah’s job is all about people. Specifically, the incredible volunteers who make FightMND’s campaigns possible.
“No two days are ever the same, which is something I really enjoy,” he says. As the person responsible for volunteer coordination, Noah’s day revolves around recruiting, supporting and empowering the Volunteer Army.
One morning he might be on the phone with potential volunteers across Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. By afternoon, he’s coordinating schedules, making sure everyone knows their role and feels prepared.
“The part of my job I enjoy the most is engaging with volunteers and seeing the energy and passion they bring,” Noah says. Whether briefing first-timers or checking in with seasoned supporters, Noah thrives on the human connection at the heart of his work.
When campaign season hits, his work shifts into overdrive. Picture this: hundreds of volunteers to recruit, train, and schedule across multiple states.
“Watching months of planning come together on the day makes all the behind-the-scenes work feel worthwhile,” Noah explains.
A sea of blue Beanies
Ask Noah about his proudest achievement, and he’ll take you straight to the MCG for Big Freeze 10.
“Seeing a sea of blue Beanies across the stadium was incredibly powerful,” he recalls. “It really brought home the scale and impact of the Big Freeze.”
That sea of blue wasn’t an accident. It was months of volunteer coordination work—recruiting volunteers from across multiple states, organizing them into teams, training them, and managing complex logistics.
“Knowing that I had played a small part in helping make that moment happen made it especially meaningful,” Noah says.
From stadiums to regions
Ask Noah to pick his favourite FightMND campaign, and you’ll get a laugh: “It’s honestly impossible to choose just one.”
Noah genuinely loves the Big Freeze and Daniher’s Drive for different reasons. The Big Freeze is a massive city-based operation. Recruiting and managing hundreds of volunteers, coordinating roles from Beanie sellers to crowd engagement. There’s an electric energy to it. A buzz from bringing together so many people in one place for one moment.
Daniher’s Drive presents a different challenge. Connecting with local footy clubs and regional networks across vast distances. Where the Big Freeze is city-based, Daniher’s Drive is about empowering individual communities to run their own events.
“That’s what makes the volunteer coordination work so special,” Noah reflects. “You’re building volunteer armies in completely different ways, and both are equally important in the fight against MND.”
What keeps Noah going
When things get challenging, Noah has a simple but powerful way to stay motivated. “Thinking about the people living with MND, their families and the volunteers who give their time so generously helps put everything into perspective,” he explains. When Noah’s coordinating volunteers, he’s not just filling roster spots. He’s building an army of people who are choosing to stand up and fight the Beast. “FightMND is part of something much bigger than yourself,” Noah says. That perspective keeps him grounded, focused, and energized. Even on the busiest days.
Choose Fight. Become a Big Freeze volunteer
Every iconic moment you see at the Big Freeze happens because of FightMND’s Volunteer Army.
“The energy and passion volunteers bring is incredible,” Noah says. After coordinating hundreds of volunteers across the country, he knows what he’s talking about. “They’re the ones who make people feel welcome and turn a fundraising event into something truly special.”
“Volunteers are the real MVPs of the Big Freeze,” Noah says simply. “Without them, none of this happens.”
Ready to be part of something bigger? Registrations for Big Freeze 12 volunteers are now open. Whether you’re shaking a tin, selling Beanies or raising awareness, you’ll be standing with thousands fighting the Beast.
Register today and experience the energy, unity, and purpose of the Big Freeze firsthand.