MND/ALS Associations across the world recognise 21 June to raise awareness of the disease to the general public.
Significance of the date
June 21 is a solstice – a turning point – and each year the ALS/MND community undertake a range of activities to express their hope that this day will be another turning point in the search for cause, treatment and cure of ALS/MND.
Lighting Blue
Venues and infrastructure across the country are lighting up blue on 21 June to show their support. In WA, look out for:
Perth metro area:
- Elizabeth Quay
- Joondalup Drive Bridge
- Matagarup Bridge
- Mount Street Bridge
- Northbridge Tunnel
- Perth Bell Tower
- Perth Council House
- Sky Ribbon (near Perth Airport)
- Yagan Square
Regional
- Mandurah - Mandurah Bridge
- Geraldton - Queens Park Theatre
- Bunbury
- Marlston Hill Lookout
- Koombana Bay Footbridge
- Koombana Bay Foreshore
- Marlston Waterfront
- Guppy Park
- Navigators at the Koombana Drive roundabout
- Richmond Reserve
- Historic Arrol Crane at Jetty Road
- Koolambidi Woola (Bunbury’s youth precinct).
MNDAWA Global Day Lunch
In recognition of Global MND Awareness Day, MNDAWA will host a lunch for clients and their guest in Perth and the South West.
PERTH
18 June 2025, 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Mt Lawley Golf Club
BUNBURY
20 June 2025, 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Treendale Farm Hotel