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2016 a big year for James

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 »

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Introducing Richard

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 »

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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 »

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JMB clocks up 10th marathon

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 »

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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 »

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Christmas a time for giving

Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

With just a couple of weeks until Christmas, we hope you and your family will be enjoying all the happiness and fun this time of year brings, and making the most of time to spend with your loved ones. There are many ways in which you can enter into the spirit of Christmas, and giving… Read more »

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Erin the “Aussie in Southampton” runs for JMB

Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

A lot of our attention was focused on the Melbourne Marathon in October, but on the other side of the world there was another big run going on just a week later. JMB Foundation supporter Erin Pratt put her energy into the Great South Run on Sunday October 23rd in Portsmouth, southern England, with 25,500 competitors. It’s… Read more »

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A decade on, violence still haunts us

Thursday, October 13th, 2016

A decade on, violence that crushed MB still haunts us Anna O’Halloran, Herald Sun   October 12, 2016 7:19pm THE tragic story behind the formation of Step Back Think began on this day 10 years ago. On October 13 2006, James Macready-Bryan was out celebrating his 20th birthday. A talented footy player, student, friend, son and… Read more »

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Marathon fundraising effort for injury care

Thursday, October 13th, 2016

JMB Foundation set up to help people with severe disabilities through raising funds Andrew Rule, Herald Sun     October 12, 2016 6:30pm IT is 10 years tomorrow since James Macready-Bryan went for a birthday outing and never came home. The gifted athlete and bright arts-law student had his future stolen and smashed in a random… Read more »

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Police hunting man

Thursday, September 15th, 2016

Police hunting man who left uni student permanently disabled 10 years ago 9news.com.au 11:26pm September 7, 2016 Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man who coward punched a Monash University law student nearly 10 years ago. James Macready-Bryan suffered an acquired brain injury after a single punch to the head and a subsequent… Read more »

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