Overview

• Big Freeze 11 took place at the MCG ahead of the King’s Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood to raise money for FightMND.
• Former sprinter Matt Shirvington agreed to stay in his Thor costume on his flight home to secure a $10,000 donation.
• High-profile participants such as Ariarne Titmus, Cadel Evans, Peter Daicos and Alyssa Healy donned costumes of iconic Australians before plunging into the ice bath.
• Confined to a wheelchair and using eye-recognition software, Neale Daniher witnessed the event as Melbourne and Collingwood players formed a guard of honour.
• Now in its 11th year, the annual fundraiser continues to grow with Daniher’s daughter Bec stepping up to promote the cause.