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The McGrath Foundation

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The McGrath Foundation game quiz
"Jane McGrath and her husband Glenn established the McGrath Foundation in order to provide support for breast cancer sufferers throughout Australia. Learn more about this remarkable woman and the work of the McGrath Foundation."

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1. After meeting her future husband (and famous Australian sportsman, Glenn McGrath), Jane Steele moved to Australia from England. Which sport did Glenn McGrath play at an international level?
    Soccer
    Rugby Union
    Hockey
    Cricket


2. In 1997, Jane McGrath was diagnosed with which disease?
    Breast cancer
    Colon cancer
    Diabetes
    Leukaemia


3. In which year did Jane and Glenn establish the McGrath Foundation?
    1998
    2003
    2005
    2000


4. Jane's wish with the McGrath Foundation was to provide something for all Australian families dealing with breast cancer. What was it that Jane wanted to provide?
    More qualified oncologists in Australia
    A cure for breast cancer
    Breast care nurses
    Total removal of breast tissue for all Australian women


5. Jane McGrath died in June, 2008. How old was Jane when she passed away?
    32
    22
    52
    42


6. January 2009 saw cricket in Australia turn pink. As a tribute to Jane McGrath and in support of the McGrath Foundation, certain items around the Sydney Cricket Ground were pink. Which of the following were NOT pink?
    The pitch
    Wickets & bales
    Bat grips
    Logos on the player's shirts


7. 2009 saw the first pink V8 supercar racing team (in Australia). Which race, the biggest on the Australian calendar, was the first for Team McGrath?
    Clipsal 500 (Adelaide)
    Norton 360 Sandown Challenge
    L&H 500 Phillip Island
    Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000


8. The McGrath Foundation encourages women of all ages check their breasts regularly and become 'Breast Aware'. Upon finding changes in the breast, what is the recommended course of action?
    Panic and go straight to the nearest hospital for surgery
    Discuss any changes with friends and see doctor about it when you can spare the time
    Ignore it as any change is 'hormonal' and will go away with time
    Don't panic and see a doctor immediately


9. Which of the following is NOT a major role of a McGrath Breast Care Nurse?
    Providing emotional support to the breast cancer sufferer and their family
    Providing treatment to the sufferer
    Clarifying technical information and liaising between patient and doctor
    Managing the care of the breast cancer sufferer


10. Which of these is NOT a way an AVERAGE person can help the McGrath Foundation?
    Become an oncologist or surgeon
    Make a bequest in a will
    Donate time or money to the Foundation
    Hosting a community event


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Compiled Jun 28 12