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The Big Dunk is back!

FIGHT MND... The MFNC Big Dunk is back for its second year of dunking fun! All profits will go directly to the Karen Gladigau foundation, a local Shepparton woman who sadly lost her MND fight last year. Pictured is Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Shane Sali, who has nominated to be dunked again at the upcoming fundraiser. Photo: Supplied

GET ready for the Big Dunk #2, a day of soaking fun, laughs and community spirit, all for a cause that hits close to home.

Mooroopna Junior Football Club, together with the Shepparton Women’s Health Centre, is proud to present the second annual MFNC Big Dunk, raising vital funds to fight Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

This year’s event is dedicated to the Karen Gladigau Foundation, in memory of local legend Karen Gladigau, who sadly lost her courageous battle with MND last year. Every dollar raised, from raffle tickets to dunk tank throws, goes straight to her foundation to support the fight against MND.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend and support the event, inspired by ‘The Big Freeze’. Last year’s inaugural fundraiser raised over $7,500, and organisers are hopeful the upcoming event will be an even greater success.

FIGHT MND… The MFNC Big Dunk is back for its second year of dunking fun! All profits will go directly to the Karen Gladigau foundation, a local Shepparton woman who sadly lost her MND fight last year. Pictured is Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Shane Sali, who has nominated to be dunked again at the upcoming fundraiser. Photo: Supplied

More than 20 volunteers will be dunked on the day, including Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell, Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Councillor Shane Sali—who took the plunge last year—as well as junior football club coaches, team captains, and other key figures involved with the clubs.

The Big Dunk #2 will take place on Sunday, June 15, at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, with games played from 10am and the dunking action from 2pm. MND Beanies will also be available for purchase on the day.

For more information and updates, visit the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/mooroopna-recreation-reserve/mfnc-big-dunk-2/699110046393678/

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