The AFL legend, who has been fighting motor neurone disease for more than a decade and has raised more than $100 million towards a cure, has been awarded the prestigious prize.
An AFL legend fighting motor neurone disease, who has raised more than $100 million towards finding a cure for the degenerative condition, has been named the 2025 Australian of the Year.
Daniher said he hoped that the underlying cause of MND could be found in his lifetime and asked the crowd to imagine a world where families don’t lose their loved ones to “this cruel disease”. “This recognition isn’t just for me. It belongs to the entire MMD community of families, the carers, the researchers, the volunteers … it also belongs to my family ... who have been with me every step of the way on this challenging journey.”
The 63-year-old Victorian has long defied the average life expectancy of 27 months following diagnosis, and continues to campaign for a cure and raise awareness about MND, even in the advanced stages of the disease.
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