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McGrath Foundation Pushes Pink Test Drive for 480,000 Virtual Seats

The push seeks to fund free specialist support through a bigger nationwide nurse network.

Overview

  • The charity reported 150,000 Virtual Pink Seats sold and is urging supporters to help reach 250,000 by the end of the day.
  • The campaign goal is 480,000 seats to fund care for 8,000 families experiencing cancer.
  • The foundation last year broadened its services from breast cancer to all cancer types.
  • Capacity has grown by 82 nurses in the past year to 343, with support provided to almost 170,000 Australian families since inception.
  • Jane McGrath Day at the SCG is rallying fans, with Glenn McGrath leading appeals and the Jane McGrath High Tea set to be hosted by Edwina Bartholomew.