Conquering the Hill for MND
Join me as I fundraise for MND Victoria and help raise vital funds and awareness in support of those living with motor neurone disease (MND).
$8,191
raised of $10,000 goal
Introducing...
Francis Collins
My name is Francis, also known as “Frank the Tank” Collins, and I am competing in a gruelling endurance, last man standing event in honour and recognition of my late father, Michael.
9 months.
We only had 9 months with Dad from the day he got his MND diagnosis to his final weeks going through the voluntary assisted dying process, passing in the early months of 2024.
Dad had a very aggressive and painful type of MND. He was in constant pain but never complained.
This October, I'm putting my mind and body on the line to help raise vital funds and awareness for MND Victoria, to honour Dad and support other families facing an MND diagnosis today.
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Thank you for supporting MND Victoria and helping ensure the continued delivery of vital care and support services for people living with MND, their carers and families.
Every contribution makes a difference.
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The Challenge...
On 31 October, I’ll be taking on Hardcore Harry’s King of the Hill.
This unique event requires competitors to complete a 4.2 km loop with approximately 300 metres of climbing every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains.
My goal is to run until 4 November—Dad’s birthday.
Will you help me get there?
If successful, I'll have completed approximately:
403 kilometres
The combined distance I'll have conquered in honour and remembrance of Dad.
28,800 metres
The combined incline I'll have conquered in support of other families impacted by MND.
96 hours
The consecutive hours I'll have conquered in order to make a meaningful difference.
Why This Matters...
Two years ago, I lost my dad to MND.
Throughout that journey, MND Victoria was there to support both Dad and our family when we needed it most. I’ve wanted to find a meaningful way to give something back ever since.
This challenge is my way of doing that.
I know the physical and mental hardship I’ll experience over five days won’t compare to what Dad endured, but every difficult lap is a tribute to him and an opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness for families facing MND today.
Let's do it for Dad.
Thank you for supporting MND Victoria and continuing Dad's legacy
Kylie Spry
$50
“WOW There's no words really Just astounding and I still think you're crazy”
Lily He
$50
“Amazing effort FrankLily Family”
Jie Li
$20
“Well done Frank”
Tolmie Tavern
$500
“Hey Francis, Your Dad would be super proud of you, as must your Mum, Sis and Nida. Thankyou for being our dear friend and thankyou for being you. Love from the Southys the Tolmie Tavern xx”
Ashleigh and Sean Collins
$20
Jo Daz McDonald
$50
“WOW Frank these things you do never cease to amazing me but this one's different hey GOOO neighbour X”
Nicky Meinberg
$20
“Amazing effort”
Kristy Roche
$20
“Well done Frank, your Dad would be so proud.”
Where does your support go?
MND Victoria is the only not-for-profit organisation in Victoria that provides care and support services to those living with MND. With your support, we can raise vital funds that are essential for providing direct care, support and vital assistive equipment to not only the person living with MND, but also their loved ones who are on the journey too.
Last year with your support, MND Victoria:
Supported
820
people living with MND
Delivered
22,666
hours of service
Provided
4,904
items of equipment
Provided
783
information kits
