How it works
Motor neurone disease (MND) attacks the nerves that support movement, swallowing, breathing and speech. Every MND journey is different, but 80% of people lose their voice to this disease.
join us by taking on a day of challenges without using your voice, in support of those who have lost theirs to MND.
When you sign up for Shut Up! For MND: Challenges Edition, you’ll receive your Challenge Card Deck in the mail. Each challenge is a simple, everyday task. The catch? You can’t use your voice to complete it! Instead, you must use other ways of communicating to get it done. Choose how many challenges to complete, and decide whether to go solo or rally friends, family, or colleagues to join you to #TeamUpToShutUp
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Sign up (for free!) to take on the Shut Up! for MND: Challenges Edition. You will receive your Challenge Card Deck in the mail. You can choose your Challenges or leave it up to chance! How many Challenges will you take on?
Spread the word about taking on the Shut Up! Challenges. Share your fundraising page to raise funds that will help care services available for those living with MND.
On Thursday 13 November, it’s time to take on your Shut Up! Challenges! Proudly know that you're supporting those who lose their voice from MND and helping raise awareness and understanding of the disease.
challenge-takers unite
When you join the Shut Up! For MND: Challenges Edition, you will be equipped with all the resources, knowledge and tips you need.
We’ll help you put the fun into FUNdraising. No matter if your goal is to raise $100 or $1000, our team are here to help you achieve your fundraising goals which will help support those living with MND now.
Hear from our past challenge-takers and those living with MND about how they communicate non-verbally. We know you’ll smash your Challenges and grow a huge understanding of MND while you’re at it.
You get to choose which Challenges you take on and how many you will do! Will you go through your Challenge Card Deck and decide a certain number? Will you roulette the cards? Will you get your teammate to choose your Challenges? Will you try complete all 20 Challenges?! It’s up to you!
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!
