Established in 2005, by couple Jane and Glenn McGrath, the McGrath Foundation is built on the basis of equipping people diagnosed and fighting breast cancer with the very best breast care, no matter where in Australia they lived.
In 2008, Jane McGrath unfortunately lost her life to breast cancer, having secured funding for 50 breast care nurses and leaving the legacy of the McGrath Foundation, for her husband, and Australian cricketing icon, Glenn McGrath to continue.
In 2011, the McGrath Foundation launched Pink Stumps Day, celebrated on February 18, as a way for local cricket clubs to fundraise for the McGrath Foundation, enjoy a charity match, and get their pink on.
And for the 2024 Pink Stumps Day, Glenn McGrath ventured to Bowen, to join the Bowen Cricket Association for their Pink Stumps Day.
“It’s incredible, to see a small community such as Bowen get behind our cause,” Glenn explained.
“And I think this is one of the reasons why we’ve been successful over the past 19 years, because of this support from local community. I’m a country boy myself, and to see smaller communities getting behind it, it’s very special.”
Joining the over 300 ladies donning their pink for the event, Glenn was not alone in his support for breast care.
“It goes to show that everyone’s got a story to tell about someone, family member or friend, that’s been through or going through breast cancer, and the support is invaluable. It’s important to know that you can make a difference in people’s lives, no matter if you’re sharing education.
“Early detection saves lives, with over 20,400 women and over 200 men expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this. There’s no shortage of a need for education,” Glenn explained.
“I wish I could wake up tomorrow and have no reason for the foundation, but it’s the awareness and it’s the support.”
With the two Mackay McGrath Breast Care Nurses also attending the Bowen Pink Stumps Day, the ladies were given key information for breast care, of signs to look out for, and where to go if they require further information.
The Bowen Pink Stumps Day has consistently been in the Top 10 of national donators for their Pink Stumps Day efforts for the last few years, with
“It goes to show that no matter where you live or how small you are, you can make a positive difference in people’s lives, that’s why I’m here today.”
Glenn McGrath at the Bowen Pink Stumps Day last week. Photo credit: Moments by JLF
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