Bairnsdale City Oval turned blue and white for a cause on Saturday, as the Bairnsdale Football Netball Club - Fight MND fundraiser exceeded all expectations, raising more than $100,000 for the fight against the beast.
The club held the day as part of their Gippsland League’s round nine fixture against Warragul, hoping to raise $40,000 for the FightMND cause, with all money raised going to fund vital research to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. FightMND is Australia’s largest contributor to MND research to find effective treatment and ultimately a cure for MND.
Bairnsdale Football Netball Club president, Michael Mann, was overwhelmed and gobsmacked what his club and fellow East Gippslanders have been able to achieve.
“We have raised over $100,000 - an extraordinary effort of generosity from the East Gippsland community, which has exceeded all expectations. But we shouldn’t be surprised as they always rally for a good cause,” Mr Mann said.
With the Omeo and District Football Netball League and East Gippsland Football Netball Leagues having a week off courtesy of the King’s Birthday long weekend, a large crowd flocked to the venue to participate in the party like atmosphere which included food trucks and music.

IMAGE: Bairnsdale City Oval turned blue and white on Saturday for the Fight MND fundraiser. The event exceeded all expectations, raising more than $100,000 for the fight against the rare disorder. PICTURED: President of the Bairnsdale Football Netball Club, Micheal Mann, dressed as Donald Trump, took his turn down the slide while emcee, Rhys Robinson, and Nationals Federal MP, Darren Chester, watched on in shock.