AFTER last year\u2019s AFL Grand Final victory, a 2023 Collingwood jumper signed by the players is sure to attract lots of bids in the Dennis Gleeson MND Superchallenge auction.<\/p>\n
The event will be held at Heathcote Bowling Club on Australia Day.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter eight years, this will be our last MND Superchallenge,\u201d said Heathcote Bowling Club secretary Peter Cunningham.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are hoping to raise a significant amount for our last effort and the Collingwood jumper is sure to be popular.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Cunningham is a member of the Never Give Up group, formed in 2015 after bowling club member Dennis Gleeson was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.<\/p>\n
The group has raised funds for MND Victoria ever since through the Australia Day Superchallenge and other fundraisers.<\/p>\n
The charity supports those living with degenerative disease and their families.<\/p>\n
\u201cA number of local businesses have added their support,\u201d said Mr Cunningham.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey include Brad Todd Real Estate, Red Edge, Easytow Trailers, Mandalay Resources, McIvor Meats, and IGA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will also be some well-known bowlers joining us.<\/p>\n
\u201cNeil Dalrymple CEO World Bowls, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Josh Thornton and Irene Attard who represented Malta in the Commonwealth Games will be attending.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local MPs Annabelle Cleeland and Lisa Chesters will also attend to add their support to the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope as many locals as possible come down and support us,\u201d said Mr Cunningham. \u201cBuy a raffle ticket, bid at the auction or simply cheer on the players. It all helps.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
AFTER last year\u2019s AFL Grand Final victory, a 2023 Collingwood jumper signed by the players is sure to attract lots of bids in the Dennis Gleeson MND Superchallenge auction. The event will be held at Heathcote Bowling Club on Australia Day. \u201cAfter eight years, this will be our last MND Superchallenge,\u201d said Heathcote Bowling Club […]<\/p>\n