Jessica Micallef
Sunbury locals have shown their support for FightMND in the supermarket aisle.
Shoppers and team members at Coles Sunbury raised more than $50,000 in a six-week FightMND campaign, aimed at finding a cure for motor neurone disease.
The Sunbury store was the country’s number one supermarket for the most money raised for the cause.
The money was raised by the community through the sales of the iconic FightMND beanie, Coles brand pork and donations.
Store manager George Falzon said he was incredibly proud to be part of the top fundraising store in Australia for FightMND.
“It has been amazing to see the support in Sunbury for FightMND and I always get a buzz out of seeing people shopping in their beanies,” he said.
“We want to say a big thank you to our customers and the local community who have supported the campaign buying a beanie or Coles brand fresh pork.
“When so many people are doing it tough as a result of COVID-19, it is wonderful to see the great community spirit and support for such a worthy cause.”
Coles Group chief executive Steven Cain said all proceeds from the campaign would be directed to fund world-leading MND research in Australia and overseas.
“There is nothing quite like the passion the community has for an event like the Big Freeze and the admiration Australian’s feel for Neale Daniher, his family and everyone at Fight MND who have dedicated themselves to helping fight the beast that is motor neurone disease,” he said.
“It is inspiring to see the iconic blue Big Freeze 6 beanie being worn with pride and we are delighted that Coles could help spread awareness and raise more funds at a time when AFL games could not be played due to COVID-19.
“We are also very grateful to our Coles pork farmers for joining our campaign again this year.”
Coles raised more than $5.2 million nationwide for FightMND.
