The McGrath Foundation, Cricket Australia and the SCG today thank everyone across Australia for getting behind the first NRMA Insurance Pink Test for all cancers.
A record breaking 425,000 Virtual Pink Seats have been sold, raising over $8.5 million which will ensure the McGrath Foundation can start the job of providing care to those impacted by all cancers.
McGrath Foundation President & Co-Founder, Glenn McGrath, expressed his gratitude for the public’s support.
“Taking our care to all cancers needed our biggest Pink Test goal ever and thanks to the support of the Australian community we can start the job of ensuring no one with cancer misses out on the care of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse.
“The generosity of the Australian public is incredible, and to see so many people walking alongside the McGrath Foundation and the 1 in 2 people in Australia diagnosed with cancer every year has been overwhelming. To every person who has purchased a Virtual Pink Seat, whether from home or on the ground, thank you; we are incredibly grateful.
“I'd also like to say an enormous thank you to our partners at Cricket Australia and the SCG; this event gets bigger and better every year, and it wouldn’t be possible without them.”
“Taking our care to all cancers needed our biggest Pink Test goal ever and thanks to the support of the Australian community we can start the job of ensuring no one with cancer misses out on the care of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse.”
- Glenn McGrath, McGrath Foundation President & Co-Founder
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said he was proud of the partnership and extremely grateful for the generous support given during the NRMA Insurance Pink Test.
“We are extremely proud to partner with the McGrath Foundation to make a real difference to the lives of Australians experiencing cancer. The Pink Test is known for bringing the community together, and with the record crowds and amount raised, this year was really something special. We’d like to thank everyone for supporting this important cause.
“We would also like to thank NRMA Insurance and all our broadcast and commercial partners for their invaluable support of the McGrath Foundation and the Pink Test.”
Sydney Cricket Ground CEO, Kerrie Mather is thrilled to see the way cricket fans, and the broader public have come together in this historic year.
“It’s been incredible to see the SCG in a sea of pink all week, and how the huge crowds have come together in their support of Test cricket and the very first Pink Test to support people through any type of cancer.
“The Pink Test continues to grow each year, and we were so proud to be part of this next innings for the McGrath Foundation.”
Virtual Pink Seats are still available, as well as other ways to continue supporting the McGrath Foundation at pinktest.com.au, including bidding in the Pink Test Auction, featuring Pink Test memorabilia such as pink baggies signed by both teams. Bidding closes on 20 January, 2025.