The 2025 Great MND Relay 

On Saturday 8 February 2025, our incredible community came together for the fourth Great MND Relay in support of those living with MND. With over 1,300 participants, this was our largest and most powerful event yet!

From the moment the event kicked off at Lakeside Stadium, there was an undeniable energy in the air. Participants took on the 2.5-hour challenge, pushing themselves every lap in honour of those living with MND.

Together, we not only raised awareness about the average life expectancy that comes with an MND diagnosis, but we also achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone. Over $398,000 was raised to help MND Victoria continue providing vital care and support services for those impacted by MND.

Throughout the event, an incredible 27,175 laps were completed, adding up to more than 10,870 kilometres walked, ran, or rolled! Each lap carried meaning, and thanks to our Major Sponsor, Country Care Group—who initially pledged $1 per lap before doubling their support to $2 per lap during the second wave—our collective impact was even greater.

After weeks of fundraising and event preparation, it was incredibly moving to see our community all coming together to #MakeItMatter. The Great MND Relay is a powerful reminder that no one is alone in their journey with MND, and we are inspired by our community’s commitment to making an impact.

Alongside the in-person Relay, we had our virtual ‘Your Relay, Your Way’ option for those who could not make it on the day to the event. It was incredible to hear and see the 2.5-hour challenges you all set and conquered.

Thank you to everyone who was involved in this year’s Great MND Relay. Whether you participated, donated, or spread the word—or if you were a volunteer, sponsor, performer, or staff member—it’s thanks to everyone involved that The Great MND Relay was such a success! 

Together, we Made It Matter! We can’t wait to do it all again next year, together.