What a memorable visit it was with more than 300 Daniher’s Drive participants congregating in Lakes Entrance last Friday for a night of fine dining and entertainment at a gala event at St Brendan’s Hall.
The contingent then stopped for breakfast on the Esplanade on Saturday morning before forming a convoy out of town to entertain those community members who had come along to welcome and support the drive which raised funds for FightMND, a cause championed by AFL great Neale Daniher.
“In contrast to other parts of the state, we were very fortunate to have Gippsland turn on the weather and people turned out to support the cause, overwhelming us with their generosity,” FightMND chief executive officer, Fiona McIntosh, said.
More than 80 cars traversed Gippsland on an amended route, making the best of the Victorian weather, and raising awareness and funds for FightMND.
“We planned this route way back after the bushfires and we felt that it was our responsibility to stay that course and support those communities that have been doing it tough,” FightMND campaign director, Bec Daniher, said.
IMAGE: The 300-strong Daniher’s Drive contingent were all smiles on the Lakes Entrance Esplanade last Saturday morning following a local fire brigade breakfast. As part of the fundraising drive, the group stopped in town on Friday night for a packed gala dinner at St Brendan’s Hall before a barbecue breakfast on Saturday. The convoy returned to Melbourne on Sunday where it was announced more than $3 million had been raised for the FightMND charity. (Photo: Fiona Hamilton)
