McGrath Foundation is a breast cancer support and education charity in Australia, which raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast health awareness.
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13 Facts About McGrath Foundation
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The charity was founded by Australian cricket player Glenn McGrath and his English-born wife, Jane McGrath, in 2005, following Jane's initial diagnosis and recovery from breast cancer.
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McGrath Foundation was created after Jane McGrath was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the mission of the foundation was based on her experiences with her nurses at that time.
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The McGrath Foundation needs to raise approximately $390,000 to place each McGrath Breast Care Nurse in the community for a three-year period.
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The McGrath Foundation offers four annual scholarships through the Australian College of Nursing.
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At only 31 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer, Jane McGrath Foundation was passionate about empowering people to take control of their health by being breast aware.
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The McGrath Foundation has a strong corporate partnership programme, and is aligned to several well-known brands that provide fundraising and awareness support.
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McGrath Foundation has over 40 corporate partners including Cricket Australia.
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McGrath Foundation used to have a relationship with the greyhound racing industry.
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The McGrath Foundation has had many Australian entertainers and sporting personalities supporting their cause as "Foundation Friends", including:.
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