Monday, December 11th, 2017
2017 has been an important year in many ways for James Macready-Bryan and his family. October is always a busy month, with the JMB Foundation’s big annual event, the Melbourne Marathon, and James’s birthday, coming just a few days apart. As the guest of honour on Marathon day, James enjoyed the activity and the sense… Read more »
A special letter of thank you from Anj Barker
Monday, December 11th, 2017
To The JMB Foundation, Thank you for your much-appreciated grant of $5000, towards a vehicle for me. I would love to thank your Foundation for your kindness and this has enabled me to purchase my new vehicle. Your generosity has been a Godsend; I now have a very Schmick Pearl White Toyota Alphard from Nuwan… Read more »
A win, win, win for the boys at Xavier
Monday, December 11th, 2017
David Burke (pictured below) is the Assistant Learning Leader, Head of Mathematics and Head of House (Loyola) at Xavier College. He has been involved in fundraising for JMB Foundation for more than eight years, and to date his activities have helped raise more than $6,000 for the Foundation. David and his wife, who works at… Read more »
Monday, December 11th, 2017
We have been introducing our board members over the past few issues, and now we’d like you to meet our most recent addition, Libby Rule, a friend of James and the Macready-Bryan family. Libby is a Senior Communications and Stakeholder Relations Advisor at Level Crossing Removal Authority. She brings her communications expertise to the JMB Foundation,… Read more »
Melbourne Marathon 2017 – what great a day to run and fundraise
Monday, December 11th, 2017
October 15th, the day of Melbourne Marathon Festival, brought beautiful weather for running, and what a great turnout of team runners – and walkers – we had this year. We’re pleased to report around 125 supporters donned our signature blue singlets and t-shirts and joined team JMB Foundation on the track. The full marathon had… Read more »
Monday, December 11th, 2017
Darryn Kearney received funding from the JMB Foundation to help with bathroom modifications. Darryn lives with his parents in Ocean Grove. He has an ABI causing complete paralysis on his left-hand side and contributing to cortal blindness. The JMB Foundation grant helped bridge the gap between the amount the National Disability Insurance Scheme provided and… Read more »
Monday, June 19th, 2017
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Saturday, June 17th, 2017
The 2018 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival is coming to town on Sunday October 14th, and it’s your chance to support JMB Foundation and run for those who can’t. Just register now. Early bird registration closes July 2nd. Many of our supporters have been running every year since JMB Foundation was founded, and many more have… Read more »
It’s tax time – a time for giving
Saturday, June 17th, 2017
It’s that time again … receipts, filing and a desk full of paperwork! If this is the time of year when you also consider a contribution to one of your favourite causes, we would ask you to think about the work of the JMB Foundation. Generous donations such as yours have allowed us to provide… Read more »
Wonderful night of music for JMB raffle winner
Saturday, June 17th, 2017
At last year’s 10th anniversary luncheon lucky Mark Gledhill won a subscription to the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra’s 2017 concert season. On May 22nd Mark and his partner attended “Unfinished!Romance”- a concert featuring overtures and arias from Rossini’s well known operas, and Schubert’s most famous work, Unfinished Symphony.
Waverley Bridge Club Inc contributes to cause
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
You might have noticed we have been introducing our board members over the past few issues of our newsletter, and now we’d like you to meet Melanie Cassy. Melanie, a chartered accountant and principal of MC & Co – Chartered Accountants, joined the JMB board three years ago. She has extensive experience in business advisory,… Read more »