Australian of the Year Neale Daniher's public fight against motor neurone disease has raised $115 million for research and inspired Australians to face adversity with courage. Daniher's tireless efforts and positive outlook have made a profound impact on the MND community and beyond.
Australian of the Year Neale Daniher’s daughter Bec describes her dad’s decision to take his fight against motor neurone disease public as “very gutsy”.
Nowadays, whenever Brisbane Lions’ premiership coach Chris Fagan feels a little sorry for himself he only needs to look at the collection of FightMND beanies in his office at the Gabba to rediscover perspective. “He is an incredible man. There is nothing that hasn’t been said but by the same token you can never say too much ,” Melbourne great Garry Lyon said.“What blows everyone away is how can he be so selfless in his approach to this knowing that he won’t benefit but maybe the next generation will. I doubt there has been a better example of a selfless pursuit.”
The pride and admiration Anthony Daniher has for his brother is evident as he describes the recognition as “bloody fantastic”. He doesn’t sugarcoat the effort it has taken Neale and those close to him to lead this campaign while he fought to retain his sense of self. “He is a humble farmer at heart,” Bec said. “The MND community have a tough fight ahead of them, and it is a moment we can celebrate and say Australia is listening and Australia is right behind us. We will continue to help find an answer. We have come so far in 10 years, but we are not there yet.”
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