Lizzy’s story: Taking the plunge in support
Lizzy Sargeant, 62, and husband Mark were excited to depart on an overseas holiday to London in June last year. Just two days into their holiday, Lizzie felt a lump…
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Cooroy celebrates their commitment to care.
In the Queensland town of Cooroy, breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day, it’s also the most generous. For the past two years, Carol Christensen has organised…
‘Pink up Griffith is an example of how a small town can contribute’
For the past seven years, the NSW town of Griffith has turned pink as part of Pink Up Your Town. Spurred on by a friendly rivalry with the township of…
It’s a pink party in Miles for Pink Up Your Town.
If you drive through the regional Queensland town of Miles this October, expect to be greeted by a row of bras hanging from the main street. The annual hanging of…
Creativity and community spirit come alive in Northam
Six years ago, Esther Bliss signed up her town, Northam, for Pink Up Your Town and it’s been going strong ever since, raising an incredible $16,000 for the McGrath Foundation.…
Oakhill College steps up to the crease for McGrath Breast Care Nurses
This year, our friends at Oakhill College helped us launch our Pink Stumps Day campaign in spectacular fashion! The College has been a longtime supporter of the McGrath Foundation and…
Augusta punches above it’s weight when it comes to thinking pink
Augusta’s population hovers around 1000, but the small town is big on community spirit. When it first signed up for Pink Up Your Town in 2019, it started off as…
“Breast cancer won’t win. It didn’t win by taking my Mum. All it did was make me more determined than ever to take a stand.” – Kelly’s Story
For 13 years, Frannie’s Day has been an annual highlight for Kelly English and her close-knit community. Kelly started the barefoot fancy dress bowls event as a way to honour…
Matt Shirvington and Erin Holland hit the pitch in pink to launch 15th annual Pink Stumps Day season for the McGrath Foundation
Australian Olympian and new Sunrise host, Matt Shirvington and former Miss World Australia turned cricket TV presenter, Erin Holland have teamed up to officially launch the McGrath Foundation’s community fundraising…
Penrith Is Ready To Party in Pink for a Good Cause!
When Gai Hawthorn, CEO of Penrith CBD Corporation, was contacted by the McGrath Foundation in 2018, her board members had a polite giggle because Gai didn’t follow cricket. Since then,…