The Sydney cricket Test has been helping fight breast cancer for 16 years - but now a HUGE change is being made to the famous pink match
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For sixteen years the Pink Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground has been raising money for breast cancer charity the McGrath Foundation - but this year there's a big change to the famous match. The entire SCG turns pink each year in honour of cricket legend Glenn McGrath's late wife Jane, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2008 at the age of 42.
![[The entire SCG turns pink each year in honour of cricket legend Glenn McGrath's late wife Jane (pictured with the former fast bowler)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/02/93662395-14242747-The_entire_SCG_turns_pink_each_year_in_honour_of_cricket_legend_-a-5_1735785169172.jpg)
Around half of all Aussies will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, so the McGrath Foundation has announced it will no longer restrict itself to only helping those with one form of the disease. From 2025 onward, the foundation is tasking its care to all cancers - with this years fundraiser aiming to sell 350,000 Virtual Pink Seats.
![[The McGrath Foundation has become become one of Australia’s most recognised and respected charities, and features prominently in the country's cricket world]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/02/02/93662383-14242747-The_McGrath_Foundation_has_become_become_one_of_Australia_s_most-a-6_1735785169174.jpg)
Cricket Australia boss, Nick Hockley said, 'The Pink Test has always been a very special moment in the cricket calendar. We're thrilled to support Glenn on this momentous occasion and continue our partnership with the McGrath Foundation to help them take their care even further.'.
McGrath Foundation CEO Holly Masters said, 'McGrath Cancer Care Nurses will provide clinical, psychosocial and emotional support for free to people and their families right across Australia. Ensuring greater equity of cancer care is our driving force and the Pink Test is just the beginning.'.
Most Australians have a story of how cancer has touched their lives in some way, and the nation's top cricketers are no different. The McGrath Foundation, with the support of Cricket Australia, has announced it’s taking its care beyond just breast cancer (pictured, Glenn McGrath, left, and Aussie skipper Pat Cummins at the SCG on New Year's Day).
