The former footballer has dedicated the past decade to raising money and awareness for motor neurone disease (MND) after being diagnosed in 2013.
Daniher was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013, and was told the average lifespan for patients was about three years.
"It belongs to the entire MND community, the families, the carers, the researchers, the volunteers, all those at the FightMND Foundation and MND state associations, and the countless Australians who have joined us in this fight. 2025 Young Australian of the Year for Queensland, Dr Katrina Wruck, poses for a portrait, in Canberra on Thursday 23 January 2025. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"I know that this nomination will help grow awareness for our cause together, as Australians, we can continue this fight against the beast and one day achieve our vision, a world without MND.
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