Jane McGrath
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Jane McGrath - founder of The McGrath Foundation
Jane McGrath died on 22 June 2008 at her home, ending a ten-year battle with cancer. Jane was the wife of Australian cricker Glenn McGrath, and together they founded The McGrath Foundation, a breast cancer support network promoting awareness and fund-raising for breast care nurses.
Image of Jane McGrath copyright © The McGrath Foundation, source
Image of Jane McGrath copyright © The McGrath Foundation, source
The McGrath Foundation
Jane and Glenn McGrath decided to create The McGrath Foundation after Jane first recovered from breast cancer in 2002. She had been diagnosed in 1997, at the age of 31.
In 2003, however, the cancer recurred, and Jane, forever thinking of others, realised the need for more breast care nurses. The McGrath Foundatin expanded its vision to include raising money to ensure Breast Care Nurse availability in hospitals in rural and regional Australia.
Tracy Bevan, wife of Australian cricketer Michael Bevan, and Jane McGrath's best friend, is the General Manager of The McGrath Foundation.
In 2003, however, the cancer recurred, and Jane, forever thinking of others, realised the need for more breast care nurses. The McGrath Foundatin expanded its vision to include raising money to ensure Breast Care Nurse availability in hospitals in rural and regional Australia.
Tracy Bevan, wife of Australian cricketer Michael Bevan, and Jane McGrath's best friend, is the General Manager of The McGrath Foundation.
What does a Breast Care Nurse do?
A diagnosis of breast cancer is frightening and confusing - How much can be done? What happens now? Is a mastectomy necessary? What are the chances of recovery?
Breast care nurses are specially trained registered nurses who specifically support breast cancer patients. They act as advisers, co-ordinate care for women with breast cancer, and support for their families and carers. They are there to answer questions, provide information, support, and referral to services.
The McGrath Foundation aims to provide funding to employ a breast care nurse in areas of need for three years at a time.
Meet The McGrath Foundation Nurses
Breast care nurses are specially trained registered nurses who specifically support breast cancer patients. They act as advisers, co-ordinate care for women with breast cancer, and support for their families and carers. They are there to answer questions, provide information, support, and referral to services.
The McGrath Foundation aims to provide funding to employ a breast care nurse in areas of need for three years at a time.
Meet The McGrath Foundation Nurses
McGrath Foundation Merchandise
Sales of McGrath Foundation merchandise supports the funding of new breast care nurses in Australia.
Items include:
Simply a Collection Cookbook
McGrath Foundation Apron
McGrath Foundation pink eco bag
Pink cap
A Love For Life - Jane and Glenn McGrath's inspirational story of their journey through breast cancer.
Belinda Emmett - So Am I - Music CD by the late Belinda Emmett, wife of television presenter Rove McManus and friend of the McGraths. Belinda was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 24.
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Items include:
Simply a Collection Cookbook
McGrath Foundation Apron
McGrath Foundation pink eco bag
Pink cap
A Love For Life - Jane and Glenn McGrath's inspirational story of their journey through breast cancer.
Belinda Emmett - So Am I - Music CD by the late Belinda Emmett, wife of television presenter Rove McManus and friend of the McGraths. Belinda was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 24.
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Jane McGrath interviews
Jane McGrath
- The enemy within
- Jane McGrath was 31 when she noticed a flattening in her breast that turned out to be cancer. Belinda Emmett was 24 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Kylie Minogue was 36.
- Jane McGrath inspired a nation
- Jane McGrath touched thousands of lives with her battle against breast cancer, and her story moved many prominent Australians.
- Andrew Denton interviews Glenn and Jane McGrath (24/05/2004)
- Glenn and Jane McGrath seven years ago had everything - international acclaim success true love - everything you could possibly hope for in life And then something else happened to them that threw it all into perspective - cancer.
- Jane McGrath dies
- Cancer campaigner and wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, has died.
- Photo Gallery - Jane McGrath
- A photo image gallery of Jane McGrath.
Photos: Jane McGrath, cancer campaigner and wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, has died. - Australia pays respects to Jane McGrath - Times Online
- The wife of Glenn McGrath, the former Australia bowler, lost her battle with cancer and brought tributes from around the cricketing world praising her 'courageous' attitude in fighting the disease.
- Public memorial for Jane McGrath | The Daily Telegraph
- A memorial service for Jane McGrath will be held this Wednesday at the Sydney church where she and husband Glenn sealed their love.
- Aussies to wear pink ribbons to pay homage to Jane McGrath
- The Australian cricket team will pay homage to their retired pace legend Glenn McGrath's deceased wife, Jane, by wearing pink ribbons and using grips of the same colour in tomorrow's one-dayer against the West Indies in St Vincent.
- Thousands to honour Glenn McGrath's wife | Herald Sun
- It is the place where Glenn McGrath married his English rose, Jane, and tomorrow he and their families will return to the Sydney church to bury her.
- Tears of joy turn to sorrow for Jane McGrath | Herald Sun
- ON a winter's day in July 1999, Australian cricket legend and former captain Steve Waugh had the honour of playing best man to his then star fast bowler and close mate Glenn McGrath.
- Cricketing stars farewell Jane McGrath | The Australian
- Glenn McGrath helped his children James and Holly release doves into a bright Sydney sky today as they paid tribute to the life of Jane McGrath, who died on Sunday after an 11-year battle with cancer.
Books on breast cancer
Don't Bet against Me!: Beating the Odds Against Breast Cancer and in Life
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Just Get Me Through This!: The Practical Guide to Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer Survival Manual, Fourth Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Woman With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
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Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment: Medical Specialists and Cancer Survivors Tell You What You Need to Know (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
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The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan (Harvard Medical School Guides)
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Latest updates
Condolences to the McGrath family
wenfri wrote...
Sorry to hear of your loss I know how deeply it hurts.
As you know October is Breast Cancer awareness month I would love to be able to publish her story on my lens WendysWhimsy.
Doing one for every day in October.
Hope you will consider and write one for her.
I am a Survivor and it is my way of helping others
Posted August 07, 2008
BigGirlBlue wrote...
It's wonderful that someone who lived such a short life is leaving a legacy behind to help others on the same path. Best wishes to the family...
Posted June 23, 2008
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