Leaving a Legacy: Peter’s Commitment to Fighting MND
Neale Daniher’s fight against motor neurone disease has inspired many Australians to stand with him. Among those is Peter, who has chosen to contribute to the fight against MND in a meaningful way. By including a gift in his Will, he is leaving a legacy that ensures research into treatments and, ultimately, a cure can continue.
Peter’s generosity stems from a deep desire to make a difference. After a successful career spanning four decades, he began to consider how he could leave a meaningful legacy. Without children of his own, Peter discussed his wishes with his family and decided to dedicate his estate to causes that truly matter to him.
This included FightMND. While he doesn’t have a personal connection to MND, he was profoundly affected by Neale’s public battle and advocacy. Witnessing the sea of blue beanies at the Big Freeze and learning about the devastating effects of MND, Peter felt compelled to join the fight.
“I wanted to leave a legacy that matters,” Peter explains. “Neale’s strength and determination inspired me to do everything I could to help find a cure.”
For Peter, this commitment is more than a financial contribution—it’s about being part of Team FightMND. “I hope that my gift will help us beat the Beast. Whether it’s $1 or $10,000, we’re all part of the same team trying to defeat this disease,” he says.
Peter has always supported causes that have impacted him personally. But it was Neale’s courage that drove him to take action against MND. While he has never met Neale, he has shared beers with Neale’s brother Terry at the Balwyn Football Club and has frequented his sister’s café in Albury. This connection, however small, reinforced his decision to support FightMND.
Peter’s gift will fund groundbreaking research, clinical trials, and ultimately, beat the Beast. It will support:
- Ground breaking Research: Funding the most promising scientists working to develop treatments that slow or stop the progression of MND.
- Clinical Trials: Ensuring potential treatments move from the laboratory to patients, giving hope to those battling the disease. To date, FightMND has funded trials benefiting over 600 Australians.
- A Future Free from MND: Investing in a world where this insidious disease no longer devastates lives and families.
Beyond his Will, Peter regularly donates to FightMND, ensuring his impact starts now rather than later. He believes in the importance of keeping Neale’s message alive long into the future.
As FightMND continues to push for a cure, supporters like Peter play a critical role in ensuring research and awareness remain at the forefront. His story is a powerful reminder that we can all make a difference—today, and for generations to come.
Including a gift in your Will
Like Peter, you too can create a lasting legacy.
A gift in your Will to FightMND is the gift of helping us better understand MND. It is a fight of better treatments and therapies for people living with MND. It is an investment into a future without MND.
Until 6 April, FightMND is offering you the opportunity to secure your family’s future with an online Will through Safewill, normally $160.
Safewill’s simple platform provides step-by-step instructions, with each Will reviewed by a practicing Australian solicitor for peace of mind. After 12 months, a subscription fee will apply. Safewill’s terms and conditions are available on their website.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about the impact you can have on MND research long into the future, please reach out to Eloise Shepherd, our Gifts in Wills Coordinator at [email protected] or 1800 344 486.