Essendon’s major partners Kia Motors Australia, has thrown its support behind Essendon legend Neale Daniher in the ‘Daniher’s Drive’

Kia played an important role in the recently completed drive which saw a convoy of over 50 cars drive for four days across Victoria in order to raise money and awareness for the Cure For MND Foundation.

Daniher was diagnosed with MND in 2013 and has since dedicated his life to finding a prevention, treatment and cure for the disease.

“As a patron for the Cure For MND Foundation, I am devoted to the task of raising awareness about Motor Neurone Disease and funds for research within Australia, with the aim of discovering treatments that can grapple with the disease, and ultimately help find a cure.” Daniher said

Kia joined the drive as a Silver supporter of the Foundation with a $40,000 donation and the supply of seven cars for the organisers and support team.

Kia Motors Australia CEO, Damien Meredith, said the support for the Daniher’s Drive event and the Foundation was an easy decision to reach.

“This is a dreadful disease that can strike anyone of any age without warning,” Meredith said

“Through our association with Essendon it was a simple step to extend support to an Essendon legend in Neale Daniher and to his personal fight to best this awful disease.”

The Daniher’s Drive finished off at the True Value Solar Centre on Sunday, and raised a total of $1 Million.

On behalf of the Foundation, Essendon would like to thank Kia for their contribution to the drive.

To make a donation, or to learn more about the Foundation, please visit curemnd.org.au