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 »
2017 JMB Cup brings sunshine and a crowd
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Saturday 20th May brought sunshine and a good win to Carey in the annual football match between Carey and Caulfield Grammar for the JMB Cup. This year Step Back Think donated their signature orange laces for the fundraiser and they were worn by players and many students. Girls wore orange ribbons in their hair courtesy… Read more »
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Holli Bryceland was just five years old when she suffered a stroke three years ago in 2014. Now eight, she lives in Carrum Downs with her family and attends school locally, recently winning a school award for honesty. As a result of the stroke Holli has aphasia, which causes damage to the parts of the… Read more »
2015 Melbourne Marathon highlights
Friday, March 31st, 2017
How JMB helped over the past 12 months
Friday, March 10th, 2017
We are grateful for wonderful support over the past 12 months from many different avenues, including major events such as the JMB Foundation 10th anniversary luncheon and the Melbourne Marathon, and generous donations from organisations and individuals. Funds so kindly donated to JMB Foundation this year have enabled us to make grants available to young… Read more »
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
2016 was an important year in many ways for James and his family, bringing several high points and reasons to celebrate. October was a particularly busy month, with the JMB Foundation 10th anniversary luncheon, the Melbourne Marathon, and James’s 30th birthday, all within a couple of weeks. As the guest of honour at each of these,… Read more »
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra 2017 concert season begins in Melbourne on 24 March
2017 Melbourne Marathon ready for you!
Monday, January 9th, 2017
Save the date! The 2017 Melbourne Marathon will be held on Sunday 15 October. We’re already looking forward to being involved, and we hope you are too. It’s never too early to commit. Let us know now if you would like to join a JMB running (or walking) team, start a Melbourne Marathon fundraising campaign,… Read more »
Friday, December 9th, 2016
You might have noticed we have been introducing our board members over the past few issues, and now we’d like you to meet Richard Harris, friend and neighbour of James Macready-Bryan’s father, Andrew. Richard is a founding member of the JMB Foundation Board, and as a practising barrister he brings his legal expertise to the… Read more »
Friends and supporters brought together for anniversary luncheon
Friday, December 9th, 2016
Last October, as many reading this will know, it was ten years since the tragic event that led to the establishment of the JMB Foundation. For a number of our early years a fundraising luncheon was held in support of JMB. Organised by a committee of wonderful women under the banner of BLINC (Brain Linked… Read more »
Thursday, December 8th, 2016
Sunday October 16th marked a milestone for the JMB Foundation and its association with the Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival. 2016’s event was the 10th we’ve been involved with, and for the last seven of those we’ve been an official charity partner with the Melbourne Marathon. Marathon day is always a special one for us because… Read more »
Collins Place Pharmacy contributes to cause
Thursday, December 8th, 2016
Collins Place Pharmacy has been helping us to do what we do for many years now. Frequently called upon to witness documents, Pharmacist Jenny Willingham and her staff ask for a gold coin donation in return for this service, with all proceeds passed on to JMB. We are always surprised and delighted every three or… Read more »