Braving the Big Freeze: Anthony Daniher dumping ice on Notre Dame College principal John Cortese.
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Rechelle Zammit
Notre Dame College recently rallied against motor neurone disease during a BigFreezeMND event hosted by the college’s McGann House.
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The event raised over $2800 for FightMND through the sale of official FightMND merchandise.
Despite the cold temperatures and rain, students and staff bravely assembled outside the Shepparton school’s stadium where McGann House captains Jas Best and Toby Williams, college principal John Cortese and several college staff had buckets of ice poured over them.
Chilly encounter: Teacher Sally Sargent being drenched in iced water.
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Rechelle Zammit
Adding to the event’s significance, Anthony Daniher, a former AFL player and brother of MND campaigner Neale Daniher, was there to speak to students.
Mr Daniher shared insights into his family’s personal experiences with the disease, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by MND patients; this was followed by him pouring an ice bucket over Mr Cortese.
News photographer Rechelle Zammit was there to capture the moments.
Bravery beyond the freeze: Junior head of McGann House Josephine Hamilton experiences a chilling surprise as ice cascades over her.
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Rechelle Zammit
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Chilling for a cause: McGann House captain Year 12 student Toby Williams, bracing for the ice-cold experience.
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Chill for a change: McGann House captain Year 12 student Jas Best braves the icy downpour.
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Solidarity: Principal John Cortese and Anthony Daniher standing together in the fight against MND.
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A Good(e) cause: Senior head of McGann House Trevor Goode sporting a blonde wig as he takes on the icy challenge.
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The icy plunge: Teacher Kirrilly Gollan facing the cold downpour.
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Cold commitment: Teacher Ty Cover is resilient as a wave of ice cascades down on him.
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Icy experience: Learning diversity trainee Ollie Guthrie preparing to endure the ice.
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Message: Guest speaker Anthony Daniher speaks to students at Notre Dame College, shedding light on the realities for those living with motor neurone disease.
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Solidarity: Jaslyn Best, Josie Hamilton, Trevor Goode and Toby Williams standing together after raising over $2800 in the BigFreezeMND event.
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Big Freeze, bigger impact: Notre Dame College's McGann House students and staff, united in the fight against motor neurone disease during the successful BigFreezeMND event.
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Frosty fight against MND: Teacher Aimee Corken grimaces as the ice cascades over her.
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