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Craig HillMcGrath Foundation Reaches $500,000
January 7th 2009 12:49
The magical half-million dollar figure has been raised for the McGrath Foundation as 3 Mobile, Cricket Cares and the SCG Trust turned the SCG pink at the 3 Mobile Test.
The $500 000 mark was reached through donations from all over Australia late in the final session of the 3 Mobile Test.
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, 3 Mobile, Cricket Australia, Channel 9, the SCG Trust and 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.”
A number of unique pink themed items have been donated to the McGrath Foundation through the match that will be auctioned on For more information on Cricket Cares click here 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.
The $500 000 mark was reached through donations from all over Australia late in the final session of the 3 Mobile Test.
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, 3 Mobile, Cricket Australia, Channel 9, the SCG Trust and 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.”
A number of unique pink themed items have been donated to the McGrath Foundation through the match that will be auctioned on For more information on Cricket Cares click here 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.
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