Ready. Set. Drive. Daniher’s Drive launches for 2025 

Engines revved, flags waved, and the unmistakable buzz of Daniher’s Drive filled the air as the 2025 convoy hit the road in style. 

This year’s journey will take participants from the trees to the seas, with the adventure beginning at the iconic Heidelberg Golf Club. Teams gathered bright and early for a morning filled with fun, laughter, and camaraderie. 

Chris and Terry Daniher were on hand, alongside Sunrise’s Sam Mac, to cheer on the teams, wave the starting flags and send the convoy off with energy and good humour. From the very first rev of the engines, the excitement was contagious. 

A big thank you to Heidelberg Golf Club for their incredible support and for providing the perfect backdrop to launch Daniher’s Drive 2025. 

A homecoming to remember 

The first stop of Daniher’s Drive saw the convoy roll into Assumption College, Kilmore, where the school community turned out in force to give a heartfelt welcome. For Neale Daniher, a proud alumnus of the Class of ’78, it was a deeply emotional return to the halls that shaped his early years. 

This visit also marked a special milestone. Neale’s first time seeing the Neale Daniher Community and Sports Pavilion, opened in 2022 and named in his honour. The Pavilion stands as a testament to his legacy, featuring a Hall of Excellence, change rooms, visitor facilities, a grandstand, umpire spaces, a multi-purpose communal area, and a function centre that seats 250 people. It also includes warm-up zones, equipment storage and plaques sharing Neale’s inspiring story. 

Students, staff, and locals lined the Assumption grounds to pay tribute to Neale’s legacy and the ongoing fight he continues to inspire. 

Then the fun kicked into high gear with the inaugural Daniher’s Drive Remote Control Car Race. Current students took on the Class of ’78 and the Drive All Stars in a spirited showdown. Laughter, cheers and a few playful taunts filled the school oval as generations collided in a race for bragging rights. 

It was a perfect moment that captured the essence of Daniher’s Drive. Fundraising, fun, and connection all rolled into one. 

Congratulations to Daniher’s Drive All Stars for taking out the inaugural race and a heartfelt thank you to the students and staff of Assumption College for hosting our first community event of this year’s Drive.  

Food, friendship and the open road 

From Kilmore, the convoy cruised through the countryside to the beautiful Flowerdale Estate in Strath Creek, where rolling green hills and spring sunshine set the scene for a well-earned lunch stop. Drivers recharged, swapped stories and soaked up the community spirit that makes the Drive so special. 

The scenic Yarra Valley provided the next stage of the journey, with winding roads and breathtaking views making each kilometre feel like part of a grand adventure. 

Among the ranges: A night in Marysville 

As the sun dips behind the Yarra Ranges, the convoy makes its way to Peppers Marysville, their home for the night. Nestled among towering trees and crisp mountain air, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a big first day on the road. Tonight, participants will share stories, enjoy a meal, and recharge for another day of adventure. 

Join the Drive beyond the road. Enter the Daniher’s Drive Raffle today. 

You don’t need to be behind this wheel to make a difference this Daniher’s Drive. Join the fight against the Beast that is MND with the 2025 Daniher’s Drive raffle.  

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The raffle is open to residents of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Entries close Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 11:59 PM (AEST). The draw will be held Monday, 27 October 2025 at 12:00 PM (AEDT).  

Join the fight. Together we can beat the Beast.