1Sydney Pink Test
No. 1 — Sydney Pink Test. On the lists of 8 of 9 AIs; median place there: 1. The AIs ranked it first because its reported A$12 million total is unusually large, despite supporting cancer care beyond breast cancer.
Did you know
The 2026 Pink Test drew a record 211,032 people across five days, the highest attendance ever for a Test at the SCG. — (voice only)
- What it is
- An annual Sydney cricket Test supporting the McGrath Foundation.
- Its edge
- It has the largest published fundraising total among these three campaigns.
- Who should know
- Useful to readers comparing the scale and reach of awareness campaigns.
- Published supportA$12 million
Why it is here
The 2026 Pink Test raised $12 million, its biggest goal yet, for McGrath Cancer Care Nurses. The charity says its nurses support people with any type of cancer. — (voice only)
Did you know
In its early years, the Pink Test helped grow the McGrath Foundation’s breast-care nurse network from four nurses to 61, boosted by a federal government grant. — (voice only)
History
Jane McGrath’s death in 2008 turned a personal loss into a public cricket tribute. The next year, the SCG turned pink for the first Jane McGrath Day. — (voice only)
Keep in mind
The foundation says its nurses now support people with any type of cancer, so the campaign’s care reaches beyond breast cancer.
What people say
“As a long-time cricket fan, it’s a dream to be at the Pink Test.” — Kirby
Where to go further
Read the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Test recap. Start with how the $12 million raised at the 18th Pink Test will help it care for more families facing cancer. — (voice only)