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Shut Up! For MND
Thank you for being part of Shut Up! For MND: Challenges Edition on Thursday 13 November 2025.
In taking on the Challenges, you've helped raise vital awareness and funds to help support people living with MND and their loved ones now.
Why participate?
Each MND journey is different, but more than 80% of people living with MND will experience speech loss or difficulty speaking and become reliant on other ways of communicating.
This Challenge offers a powerful way to show support, raise awareness, and raise vital funds that help provide essential services and equipment for people with MND. Each dollar raised through the Shut Up! For MND: Challenges Edition goes directly to supporting those living with the disease, allowing MND Victoria to continue delivering the highest quality care, support, and resources.
What does MND Victoria do?
MND Victoria is the only not-for-profit organisation in Victoria providing direct care and support services to those impacted by motor neurone disease, at no cost to them.
No matter how much you donate or raise through the Shut Up! For MND Challenges, you’re helping to provide the best possible care and support for Victorians impacted by MND.
Our programs and initiatives – such as our Equipment Loan Service, Support Coordinators/Advisors, Carer Programs, and Counselling Service – would not exist without the support of people like you. Thank you!
"My involvement in the Shut Up for MND fundraiser will directly impact the lives of those affected by MND.
The funds raised will go towards supporting MND research initiatives, providing essential care and assistance to patients, and ultimately working towards finding a cure for this devastating disease."
- Cassandra, Shut Up! For MND participant 2023
Why Your Support Matters
MND is a progressive and life-limiting disease that affects motor neurones, leading to loss of muscle control, mobility, and speech. The journey with MND is incredibly challenging for people and their families, requiring specialised MND equipment, emotional support, and ongoing care.
Funds raised through Shut Up! For MND allow MND Victoria to:
- Provide vital equipment: From mobility aids to communication devices, each piece of equipment improves quality of life and helps people with MND remain connected and mobile.
- Offer counseling and support services: Living with MND can be emotionally taxing, both for those diagnosed and their loved ones. Counselling and support services services provide a safe space for people and families to share their feelings and find support.
- Deliver care: MND Victoria’s Advisors offer guidance, helping people access essential services such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Commonwealth Aged Care programs.
Every contribution, no matter the size, has a meaningful impact on the lives of people with MND and those who care for them.
Shut Up! For MND FAQs
The Shut Up! For MND Challenge is a fundraising event where participants take on a series of silent Challenges to raise awareness and funds for those affected by MND, many of whom lose their ability to speak as the disease progresses.
Participants can choose how long they stay silent for, depending on which Challenges they pick!
All funds raised through the Shut Up! For MND Challenge go directly to MND Victoria, supporting essential services such as equipment loans, counselling, carer support, and more for people living with MND.
Absolutely! Many participants #TeamUpToShutUp with family members, friends, or colleagues, making the experience even more meaningful and effective in raising awareness.
Share your Shut Up! For MND story on social media, explaining why the cause is important to you. Use the hashtag #ShutUpForMND to connect with others and share your personal fundraising page to reach a broader audience.