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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Wendy “Ironwoman” Wood inspired by MB
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016
Wendy “Ironwoman” Wood inspired by MB Long time friend and supporter of James (“MB”) and the JMB Foundation Wendy Wood competed in the Port Macquarie Ironman Australia in May and took inspiration from MB to get through a gruelling 13 hours. It’s a really tough event and it’s no surprise that Wendy says she was… Read more »
Fun and fundraising at Waverley Bridge Club
Tuesday, June 7th, 2016
Fun and fundraising at Waverley Bridge Club In March our bridge-loving JMB supporters descended upon Waverley Bridge Club for a special Red Point Swiss Pairs event that turned out to be a huge success, with almost 40 pairs playing on the day. Our thanks to WBC for such a great day, and in particular to… Read more »
Sunday, June 5th, 2016
A marathon 10 years The 2016 Medibank Melbourne Marathon will mark the 10th anniversary of the reason JMB Foundation exists, and the reason the event means so much for James Macready-Bryan, his family and supporters. James was assaulted in October 2006, on his 20th birthday, and many of you reading this will remember the horror… Read more »
Sunday, June 5th, 2016
The end of the financial year is not far off. If tax time is a time when you contemplate contributing to a charitable cause, we hope you might consider the JMB Foundation. Thanks to our donors, in the last 12 months we have been able to help 23 young men and women with acquired brain… Read more »
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
In February the intrepid Quenton Oates hit the bike trail and set off on an amazing journey, taking on the 2016 Tour Aotearoa and fundraising for JMB while he was at it. Starting off at Cape Reinga at the far north tip of New Zealand, Quenton covered an amazing 3,000 kilometres on his mountain bike,… Read more »
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
Meet Michelle We are pleased to introduce Michelle French, our most recent addition to the JMB Foundation board. Michelle was appointed as a director in December 2015 and brings to the team her extensive experience and high-level professional skills in the occupational therapy field. Michelle has a deep understanding of the care needs of individuals… Read more »
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
By James Williamson In January 2013 Mark Wearne, then 40 years old, was struck down by a brain aneurysm resulting in an acquired brain injury that has left him fighting to take back control of his life. Little by little, with the help of family and carers and his strong, fearless character, Mark is winning… Read more »