Breast Cancer month on home page

DaVinci · Oct 6, 2007

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I was delighted to see the pink tribute on the home page to Breast Cancer Awareness month.

It immediately reminded me of our colleague in Melbourne, Belinda Grundy, who passed away way too young from breast cancer a couple of years ago .

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is the place to donate in her memory.

admin · Oct 6, 2007

DaVinci said: ↑

It immediately reminded me of our colleague in Melbourne, Belinda Grundy, who passed away way too young from breast cancer a couple of years ago .
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I do remember Belinda

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is the place to donate in her memory.
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I am going to do just that. All the advertising revenue from this month here is going to them :drinks

Cameron · Oct 8, 2007

netizens

More than 100,000 pairs of shoes will be offered at half the manufacturer’s suggested retail price at “FFANY Shoes on Sale.” The charitable shoe sale hosted by QVC and the Fashion Footwear Association of New York will include a wide range of designer shoes. In addition, shoppers can buy the “Shoe of the Day” offered at 6-8 a. m. each weekday during the month of October on QVC. The charitable shoe sale starts from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 17. Net proceeds will benefit six breast-cancer research and education institutions throughout the country.

http://www.breastcancerawareness.com/
http://www.ffany.org/index_art.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QVC

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admin · Jun 22, 2008

NineMSN are reporting:
Jane McGrath dies aged 42
She lost her cancer battle after a sudden decline.

Jane McGrath, wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, has died after a long battle with breast cancer, Cricket Australia announced.

"It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Jane McGrath, beloved wife of former Australian cricketer Glenn and loving mother of James and Holly, must announce she passed away at her home (Sunday) morning," a Cricket Australia statement said.

"With Glenn and their two children by her side, Jane's wonderful life ended peacefully after a sudden decline in her health over the past week."

McGrath, 42, had surgery earlier this year and was recovering before complications set in, the statement added.

"Jane McGrath has left a lasting legacy through the McGrath Foundation, an organisation that is providing thousands of women hope - and support - in their fight against breast cancer," the statement said.

"The McGrath Family have requested their privacy be respected at this very difficult time."

The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) says Jane McGrath was a brave face of breast cancer who had the odds stacked against her.

NBOCC Director Dr Helen Zorbas said through her work with the McGrath Foundation, Ms McGrath had left behind a legacy of support for specialist breast cancer nurses to be provided across the country.

"The McGrath Foundation has received funding from the Australian government in the last budget of $12 million over four years to provide thirty specialist nurses to increase the information and support that's provided to women with breast cancer and their families, so that's a wonderful legacy," Dr Zorbas told AAP.

"I think that she has been such a brave face of breast cancer.

"While she fought very long and hard and very bravely, we've yet to develop the treatments that will effectively beat the disease once its spread to other parts of the body."

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd paid tribute to Jane McGrath, describing her as an inspirational figure whose legacy would long benefit others.

"I was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Jane McGrath," Mr Rudd said in a statement.

"Jane's courageous struggle touched all Australians.

"Jane was an inspiration whose legacy will continue to benefit so many others."

Mr Rudd said his thoughts and the nation were with her family.
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admin · Jun 23, 2008

No black arm bands for the Australian Cricket Team:

The Australian Cricket Team has advised that it will use Tuesday's one-day international match against the West Indies in St Vincent to honour the memory of Jane McGrath.

As a mark of respect to the McGrath family, all Australian players will wear pink ribbon and batsmen will use pink grips during the batting innings. The colour pink represents the McGrath Foundation, an organisation that is providing thousands of women hope - and support - in their fight against breast cancer.
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admin · Jun 23, 2008

McGrath Foundation

Statement from Glen McGrath:

I am devastated by the loss of my beautiful wife Jane. She was my best friend.

This is also a very tough time for our children James and Holly. I am grateful they were able to spend the time they had with their mother. Both are only young but as the years pass and they grow older I will ensure that they never forget how much she loved them.

They were her world.

I would like to think Jane will be remembered as an extraordinary person whose courage and determination humbled me and inspired so many people.

Jane would want those women who are battling breast cancer to stay strong. She would want them to draw strength from the fact she didn't only "survive" breast cancer for 11 years, but during that time she lived life to the fullest and found pleasure in the simple things so many people take for granted.

I never took for granted the time I had with Jane and if there is one thing that can be drawn from her life, it is that every day is a blessing.
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DAVOhorn · Jun 23, 2008

Dear All,

Indeed a sad day.

It is interesting that when people get the bad news some are overawed by the prognosis and give up and others resolve to fight like cats and dogs .

Jane is a great supporter of the fight to try to find more effective t/t for Breast Cancer and has been instrumental in raisng the public awareness of the disease.

A patient of mine who is currently FIGHTING the disease and has humbly accepted the consequences of t/t even to wearing very bright and colourful headscarves so as not to try and disguise the obvious. She is showing great courage in her fight to try and beat the disease.

In this instance for Jane we have a marvelous example of that sporting comment :

It is not whether you win or lose but how well you played the game.

My sympathies are extended to her family and friends.

regards David

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