Last Friday night, 11 senior girls and 5 female teachers came together to host the McGrath Night In to support the Breast Care Nurses associated with the McGrath Foundation. After weeks of preparation, the night kicked off with our guest speaker, Maree Wylie, our local McGrath Breast Care Nurse, who spoke about the reality of Breast Cancer and the impact it can have, not only on the lives of the sufferer but, the families and loved ones.

With 17, 586 females diagnosed with Breast Cancer this year, it can be calculated that 48 females will be diagnosed with breast cancer EVERYDAY. Therefore, the McGrath Foundation supports and cares for these women. However, Maree also explained that this year alone 144 men have also been diagnosed with this certain type of breast cancer.

Mrs Wylie also ran an activity which outlined the risk factors associated with Breast Cancer. This activity was very engaging and clarified all the myths that are associated with Breast Cancer.  The night continued with pizza for dinner and finished with a brilliant teen drama film.

Over the whole night we were able to raise approximately $230 for the McGrath Foundation, however, most importantly we were all able to laugh and have fun while campaigning for this worthy cause.

I would just like to take the time to say thank you to all the girls and teachers who decided to support this very worthy cause last Friday night. I hope you all had as wonderful night as I did and I am sure that someone will benefit greatly from our contributions, as every little thing counts. I would also like to thank Maree Wylie, for taking time out of her own schedule to talk to all of us, it was very informative and greatly appreciated. Like Mrs Wylie said, “Breast Cancer is a growing disease, with each and every one being touched by cancer, whether that be through family or friends,” therefore awareness is crucial to continue to support and prevent such cancers from attacking our lives. I hope that OLSCC continues to support the McGrath Foundation and their incredible work all around Australia.

Claudia Nothdurft

Prefect