Big Freeze 11: Get ready to freeze the nation!
The sliders are putting the finishing touches on their costumes. The Slide is in position. Tomorrow, Monday 9 June, you’ll witness all the icy action of Big Freeze 11! There are many ways you can be part of the action this King’s Birthday Monday to show your support for FightMND and the battle against motor neurone disease (MND).
Whether you’re cheering from the stands, participating in the Zurich Walk to the ‘G, or watching from home in your Big Freeze Beanie, this is your moment to be part of something truly powerful. Helping to raise awareness and funds to one day cure MND.
Want to join us for Big Freeze 11? Here’s how!
No matter where you are in Australia, or around the world, there are many ways you can live it forward in the fight against MND this King’s Birthday.
- Watch It Live: Tune in from 2:00pm AEST on Seven and 7plus Sport
- Join the Walk: Be part of the Zurich Walk to the ‘G at Federation Square
- Donate by grabbing a Digital Beanie: help FightMND fill the G with Digital Beanies this Big Freeze.
- Wear your Big Freeze 11 Beanie: Don your Big Freeze 11 Beanie and wear it with pride
Get Social: Help spread the word! Share your Big Freeze moments using #BigFreeze11.
What’s Happening on Big Freeze 11?
From the Walk to the G festivities at Federation Square to the thrilling AFL showdown between the Dees and the Pies, here’s your guide to the day’s events so you don’t miss a moment of the action:
- 10:00am: Zurich Walk to the ‘G festivities start at Federation Square
- 12:15pm: Walk to the MCG starts
- 12:30pm: Public gates open at the MCG
- 2:00pm: It’s time for the Big Freeze Slide! Watch as our brave Sliders take the icy plunge for MND awareness.
- 3:20pm: Game time! Watch Melbourne and Collingwood go head-to-head in the annual King’s Birthday clash!
Can’t make it to the game? Don’t worry. Catch all the Big Freeze 11 action from 2:00pm AEST live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Walk with the Dees at the Zurich Walk to the ‘G
Kick off your King’s Birthday morning with the spirit of community at the Zurich Walk to the ‘G! From 10:00am, Federation Square transforms into a buzzing hub of entertainment, Q&As with Melbourne players past and present, kids’ activities, giveaways and fun activations, all in support of FightMND.
Grab a Big Freeze Beanie, enjoy a snag at the Demon Army BBQ and soak up the energy before thousands of supporters make their way to the MGC at 12:15pm. It’s a feel-good, family-friendly way to start your Big Freeze Day.
For more information about the Zurich Walk to the G, check out the Melbourne Demons website.
Freeze MND Your Way with the Digital Beanie!
Can’t make it to the Big Freeze event in person? The Big Freeze 11 Digital Beanie is the perfect way to show your support from anywhere!
Grab your Digital Beanie now at bigfreeze.com.au. Make it yours, download it, share it online and tag @fightmnd to show the world you’re in the fight.
Feeling bold? Rally your team, your family, or your workplace and grab a Digital Corporate Box. A chance to lead from the front and make an even bigger impact.
And this year, we’ve set a massive goal. We want to put a Digital Beanie on EVERY seat in the MCG! Imagine a virtual stadium packed with Digital Beanies, standing as a symbol of community, strength and hope.
But we can’t do it without YOU!
Motor neurone disease doesn’t stop. But neither do we. With every Digital Beanie, we build hope. With every name, we celebrate our collective power to make change. And with every share, we grow a community that refuses to give up.