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Craig HillAustralian Fans Dig Deep For McGrath Foundation
January 6th 2009 11:53
The Australian public has dug deep to support the McGrath Foundation as 3 Mobile and Cricket Cares have turned the SCG pink at the 3 Mobile Test.
Late in Day 4, over $400 000 had been counted through donations, with funds still pouring in. In addition to the public support both at www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au and at the ground, a number of other organisations have joined 3 Mobile and Cricket Australia with their support.
Channel Nine and the Women’s Weekly have contributed $50 000 to the cause, Betfair raised $10 000 through the ‘Pink Pigeon’ race, while Cricket NSW presented Glenn McGrath with $20 000 at a luncheon today.
The public can still make donations at www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au and go into the draw to win one of the eleven signed match shirts from the Australian team. This competition closes at the completion of the Test match.
Also a number of unique pink themed items have been donated to the McGrath Foundation through the match that will be auctioned on www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au over the next week, including:
*With thanks to adidas, Ricky Ponting’s pink edition shoes worn during the 3 Mobile Test
*With thanks to 3 Mobile the ‘baggy pink’ McGrath Foundation cap, one signed by the Australian team, one signed by the South African team.
*With thanks to Channel Nine, Tony Greig’s pink edition ‘pitch report’ hat signed by the entire Channel Nine commentary team.
*Michael Clarke’s special pink edition bat.
*Shane Warne’s iconic pink jacket worn on the Channel Nine broadcast of Jane McGrath Day, signed by Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and the Australian team.
Chairman of the McGrath Foundation, Glenn McGrath thanked the Australian public for their support:
“We’ve been blown away by the support we’ve received from everybody around Australia. The Australian public, Channel 9, 3 Mobile, Cricket Australia, the SCG Trust and the both teams, they’ve all made this a very special time for the McGrath Foundation and are helping to make Australians more breast aware,” McGrath said.
“There was no way we could have anticipated the level of funds that have been donated. We’re extremely grateful and promise to use the money in a way that helps make a difference. To say thank you hardly seems enough.”
“Yesterday’s Jane McGrath Day was an amazing day, and was just so good to see that Matthew Hayden’s idea of making a cricket crowd pink to raise awareness of breast cancer become such a successful reality.”
Pink Stumps
*The McGrath Foundation is a major partner of Cricket Cares Really Long Link while also being a major charity partner of 3 Mobile.
*Funds raised by the McGrath Foundation go towards funding breast cancer nurses around Australia and raising awareness of breast cancer amongst all Australians.
*Fans can also support the McGrath Foundation by purchasing the Men of Cricket calendar at merchandise booths at the match or online from www.menofcricket.com.au at the 3 Zone.
Late in Day 4, over $400 000 had been counted through donations, with funds still pouring in. In addition to the public support both at www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au and at the ground, a number of other organisations have joined 3 Mobile and Cricket Australia with their support.
Channel Nine and the Women’s Weekly have contributed $50 000 to the cause, Betfair raised $10 000 through the ‘Pink Pigeon’ race, while Cricket NSW presented Glenn McGrath with $20 000 at a luncheon today.
The public can still make donations at www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au and go into the draw to win one of the eleven signed match shirts from the Australian team. This competition closes at the completion of the Test match.
Also a number of unique pink themed items have been donated to the McGrath Foundation through the match that will be auctioned on www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au over the next week, including:
*With thanks to adidas, Ricky Ponting’s pink edition shoes worn during the 3 Mobile Test
*With thanks to 3 Mobile the ‘baggy pink’ McGrath Foundation cap, one signed by the Australian team, one signed by the South African team.
*With thanks to Channel Nine, Tony Greig’s pink edition ‘pitch report’ hat signed by the entire Channel Nine commentary team.
*Michael Clarke’s special pink edition bat.
*Shane Warne’s iconic pink jacket worn on the Channel Nine broadcast of Jane McGrath Day, signed by Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and the Australian team.
Chairman of the McGrath Foundation, Glenn McGrath thanked the Australian public for their support:
“We’ve been blown away by the support we’ve received from everybody around Australia. The Australian public, Channel 9, 3 Mobile, Cricket Australia, the SCG Trust and the both teams, they’ve all made this a very special time for the McGrath Foundation and are helping to make Australians more breast aware,” McGrath said.
“There was no way we could have anticipated the level of funds that have been donated. We’re extremely grateful and promise to use the money in a way that helps make a difference. To say thank you hardly seems enough.”
“Yesterday’s Jane McGrath Day was an amazing day, and was just so good to see that Matthew Hayden’s idea of making a cricket crowd pink to raise awareness of breast cancer become such a successful reality.”
Pink Stumps
*The McGrath Foundation is a major partner of Cricket Cares Really Long Link while also being a major charity partner of 3 Mobile.
*Funds raised by the McGrath Foundation go towards funding breast cancer nurses around Australia and raising awareness of breast cancer amongst all Australians.
*Fans can also support the McGrath Foundation by purchasing the Men of Cricket calendar at merchandise booths at the match or online from www.menofcricket.com.au at the 3 Zone.
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