This is Why We Dry July – Emily’s Story
Emily was only 25 years old when her breast cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down. Working at the local kindergarten and enjoying time with friends and family, Emily was…
Personal Stories
“I cried when I realised I was actually going to get support and have someone to talk to about this.” – Vanessa’s Story
For Vanessa Kostrz, life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer just 18 months after an anal cancer diagnosis. Dealing with back-to-back cancers took its toll…
“I’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery just four weeks prior to the race.” – Lisa’s Story
For Australian Model Lisa Seiffert, setting sail on Boxing Day in the iconic Sydney to Hobart race was deeply personal and a goal that helped her through a particularly dark…
‘But a Dream’ take the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge
Our supporters go to some incredible lengths to support McGrath Breast Care Nurses and families experiencing breast cancer, but duo Rosie and Ange may take the prize for the longest…
Leaving a Gift in your Will: Henry & Kaye’s Story
Henry and Kaye have chosen to support the McGrath Foundation through a gift in their Wills to ensure that no one goes through breast cancer without the care of a…
Meet our Dry July-ers!
Michael Sallustio It’s Michael’s first time taking on Dry July and he’s absolutely raised the bar. Not only has he decided to give up alcohol for 30 days, but he’s…
Families affected by breast cancer to benefit from people satisfying their ‘sober curiosity’ this Dry July
New research from Dry July Foundation has found 86% of Australians believe they would benefit from less alcohol in their lives and two thirds (67%) admit to being ‘sober curious’…
McGrath Foundation & GIANTS Netball partnership is personal for GIANTS netballer April Brandley, who lost her mum to breast cancer when she was just 15
April gets quite emotional when it comes to talking about what a great woman her mum, Linda Letton, was. The 31-year-old professional netballer fell in love with the sport thanks…
Drought, Bushfires & Breast Cancer – Lisa & McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Rachael
Lisa Hardman’s breast cancer diagnosis, like most, came as a complete shock to the system. In what was already an extremely hard time for her and her family, Lisa, like…
McGrath Foundation Fundraiser One Step Closer To Record Breaking Antarctic Mission
Australian polar explorer and McGrath Foundation fundraiser Geoff Wilson is the first Australian to reach The Pole of Inaccessibility on the Antarctic Plateau. It is his first major achievement on…