Day of Hope and Remembrance: Global MND Day

Join us on Global MND Day for our annual Day of Hope and Remembrance. Help us raise awareness of MND and its impact on people and families worldwide. 

We invite all members of the MND community to gather with us in hope for a future without MND, in solidarity of those currently battling the disease and to remember and celebrate those who have died.

We will light a series of candles during a brief ceremony and hear from a guest speaker followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with other members of the MND community. This is a free event, registration is essential.

Candle Lighting Ceremony

Together we will light a series of candles to acknowledge different groups of the MND community, including:

• As a symbol of strength and solidarity for people living with MND and their carers
• In remembrance of those who have died from the disease
• As a gesture of appreciation for the MND workforce and volunteers
• And as a mark of encouragement to all scientists and researchers across the globe in the search for better care and their quest for a cure.

Place a Blue Cornflower

The blue cornflower was adopted as the national symbol of hope for MND because of its fragile appearance but hardy nature. We invite you to place a blue cornflower in the cornflower field in support for a person who is living with MND or in remembrance of a person who has died from the disease.

March of MND Faces: Submit a photo for display

An important part of this event is a photographic display of people with MND. The display includes people living with MND and people who have died from the disease.

Photos become part of the MND NSW collection of Australia’s March of Faces. Photos submitted for this event will form a digital display. If you have submitted a photo in the past, it will also be displayed at the event.

Find out more about Australia’s March of Faces and complete the consent form to participate. Photo submissions close 15 June 2025

Guest Speaker: To be announced

Information about the guest speaker for this event will be made available soon. 

Who should attend?

This special event is open to all members of the MND community. Whether you are a person living with MND, a current or past carer, family member or friend, a volunteer or a member of the MND workforce - this event is for you.

Parking and other details

Parking is available onsite, there is no charge to attend and refreshments will be available after the event.