What is Big Sky 9's?

Big Sky 9's is a QUDA sponsored fundraising event to assist Mike and Stacy Neild in their battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Mike is one of the best frisbee players to have played the game in Australia. Stacy is Mike's wife and soulmate. They were married just over a year ago.

In July this year Stacy Neild was diagnosed with MND. MND is a degenerative condition where nerves gradually lose the ability to communicate with muscles. Some people with MND may experience a slow degeneration with limited functional disruption, whilst others exeprience rapid loss of motor control, becoming bed ridden in a short period of time.

MND is typically fatal within 3 to 5 years.

This news is a terrible blow for Mike and Stacy, but they are committed to remaining positive and fighting it with everything they can.

But it wont be easy for them. And it wont be cheap.
They have already accrued significant medical and travel expenses, with most of the specialist treatment only available in Sydney.

The Big Sky 9's Tournament is a way in which the Qld and Australian frisbee communities can show their support for Mike and Stacy.

All profits from this tournament and associated fundraising activities will go to Mike and Stacy, with the immediate goal of funding a trip home to Montana (the big Sky state) for them to visit Stacy's parents.

The support of her immediate family is of critical importance to Stacy at this time.

Big Sky 9's is open to all players who want to attend.
The format may be a bit different but is intended to attract ALL players who are interested.
And it doesn't matter if you've never met Mike and Stacy.
This is guaranteed to be a fun and competitive frisbee tournament, and is being run for a great cause.

TDs - Mat, Sandra, Gen and Tony


How can I help?

Play
In the Big Sky Nines Ultimate Disc Tournament. All proceeds to Mike & Stacy.

Donate
Make a donation to the Mike & Stacy fund, and/or donate a raffle prize

Donation Fund
Account Name: Qld Ultimate Disc Association Inc
BSB: 034002
Account Number: 167889
Bank: Westpac

nb: Please leave the following message reference: "Neild Donation"

note: donations are not tax deductible.


Sell
Raffle tickets to colleagues and friends

Volunteer
Help out in the running of the tournament. Contact any of the TD's.