Watson urges fans to unite again for Big Freeze anniversary

Watson urges fans to unite again for Big Freeze anniversary

AFL and Essendon champion Tim Watson is urging footy followers to proceed the combat towards the “beast” that’s motor neurone illness by shopping for distinctive tenth Anniversary Big Freeze beanies.

The trigger nestles near Watson’s coronary heart after his former teammate and great-mate Neale Daniher was identified with MND, sparking the primary Big Freeze on the ‘G in 2014.

Watson was even the first man to plunge down the slide into an icy pool to help raise funds.

Since then, the annual AFL event has raised millions of dollars to continue the fight against the insidious disease that destroys the nervous system, with $15.8 million raised in 2023 alone.

However, Watson has urged footy fans to unite again, with the fight more important than ever.

“Each year, this Freeze at the G shines a spotlight on MND suffers and the fact that there’s nonetheless no recognized remedy for it,” he advised The West Australian.

“The battle rages and (the Big Freeze) is vitally important because it maintains momentum that’s been created over the last 10 years through Neale and what he’s been able to do.

“He’s an amazing human being and a genuine hero, and I think that’s one of the reasons why it’s become so popular.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au