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Just wanted to share this with you. Yesterday at the Cricket here in Australia. Aust v India it was Jane Mc Grath Day. Jane Mc Grath was a beautiful English Lady who was married to another Australian Cricketer - Glen. Jane developed Breast Cancer and sadly passed away. Every year now they have a Jane Mc Grath Day. Every one dresses in pink. The stumps are pink. This is a pic of Brett Lee who is also an Australian Cricketer. He even had pink shoes and his son also had pink hair. Who said Men cant wear pink. There in now a Jane McGrath Breast Cancer Foundation. RIP Jane.
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Wowwwwwwwwww what a handsome young man ,he would do his Mother proud:):)carolyn
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He apparently is a really nice guy. Sadly he doesn't play in the A team very much any more. Think he is a little worried that the pink will not wash out for a week or so.
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I think that's great! Thanks for sharing.
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It was a real sight to see
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thank you for sharing and thank tnem for caring.
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I only wish I could have been there.
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Wasn't it great Lyn? I've added a picture of the grandstand with the pink flag coming down. Onya Aussies! Well done to all the cricket team and congratulations to the Indian team too. Love Chris
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Wow, how lovely. Thanks Chris for sharing this extra picture.
Thanks for this Chris. I must have missec this part. She was so beautiful
WOW!!!
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The sweeping views of the stands in between the cricket action made for some stunningly pretty scenes with all the pink in the crowds.
Glenn and Jane created a wonderful foundation six years before Jane's death ............
In 2002 the McGraths founded the McGrath Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to raising money to fund more Breast Care Nurses in rural and regional Australia and educate young women to become 'breast aware'. Glenn has continued the work of Jane in her memory. The foundation has so far raised over $12 million[21] and as at the start of 2012 currently has 68 Breast Care Nurses with another 3 positions funded and awaiting placement.... (copied from Wikipedia).
I miss the excitement of watching Glenn bowl but the new lads coming on are producing some riveting moments and they are proving that they can bat as well.
AlmaG.
Glenn and Jane created a wonderful foundation six years before Jane's death ............
In 2002 the McGraths founded the McGrath Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to raising money to fund more Breast Care Nurses in rural and regional Australia and educate young women to become 'breast aware'. Glenn has continued the work of Jane in her memory. The foundation has so far raised over $12 million[21] and as at the start of 2012 currently has 68 Breast Care Nurses with another 3 positions funded and awaiting placement.... (copied from Wikipedia).
I miss the excitement of watching Glenn bowl but the new lads coming on are producing some riveting moments and they are proving that they can bat as well.
AlmaG.
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I loved it when Glenn came in to bat. I was always glued to the TV.
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That is a beautiful grandstand and remembrance of her wonderful work. I think Brett Lee wears pink handsomely.
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I think he is rather Scrummy even when he doesn't wear pink
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shirlener88
07 Jan 2012
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What a great honor to her - Brett looks great in all pink. Thank you Lyn for sharing this - it is so special to know there is so much support. Amazing.
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He husband said she would be wondering what all of the fuss was about.
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snowbird42
07 Jan 2012
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good on you aussies for another aussie...soozie
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It was great to see everyone in pink. Jane McGrath was a special person and was called away so young.
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blueeyedblonde
07 Jan 2012
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I think he should wear pink more often!! The other picture of the grandstand with the pink flag coming down would have been awesome to see. Thanks for sharing.
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susiesembroidery
07 Jan 2012
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What a wonderful gesture on his side and he looks so handsome. Wonderful people have a way to make everyone happy, ***even after they are no longer there.
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BEAUTIFUL STORY, SO SAD SHE DIED SO YOUNG BUT HER FAMILY AND COUNTRY MUST HAVE BE VERY PROUND OF HER TO BE RECOGNISED IN THIS WAY. I LOVE PINK. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. HUGS
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Thank You.