Danihers Drive to pass through Lorne and the Surf Coast

THE 8th annual Daniher’s Drive will sweep through the Surf Coast this October as hundreds of people rally together to raise awareness and funds for motor neuron disease (MND).

The 2024 drive will depart Melbourne on October 10 and travel through Bendigo, Warrnambool and Lorne before returning to Melbourne on October 13.

The four-day mission will drop through various other local towns including Port Campbell and Apollo Bay to share stories and bring awareness to “fighting the beast.”

 

 

FightMND’s fearless leader Neale Daniher said all eyes were on eclipsing the $2 million raised last year in 2024.

“It’s great to be back on the road again, and amazing to think this is the 8th version of our wonderful Daniher’s Drive.

“When we first set this event up it was all about putting the fun into fundraising, and this has resulted in nearly $14M being raised to find a cure for MND, but we go again as there is still so much work to be done before we beat the beast.”

This year’s drive will feature a fancy dress “Fairytale” fundraising night at the Mantra in Lorne on October 12.

 

 

Neale’s daughter Bec Daniher said anyone was welcome to attend the event.

“It’s quite surreal for this to be the eighth drive. It’s a much-loved event and we can’t wait to get into the regional communities who support us so well.

“The Lorne night event is a favourite of ours. It is a great party and a dress up that our participants take very seriously.

“We’d love for the community to come and be part of it. You don’t have to be doing the drive to come and celebrate the MND campaign.”

For more information or to buy ticket, head to fightmnd.org.au