Wildlife and cultural photographer Rebecca Woods, donated her limited edition signed and framed 'Mother's Day'  to raise funds for the Born Free Foundation.  Rebecca was keen to support the foundation which has been inspirational for her wildlife work for many years. She has been a life long supporting member of Born Free and was extremely honoured to have been able to take such an active part in raising funds. 

Her photograph, a limited edition was one of the star lots in their Silent Auction, the rules however state that the final highest price achieved at midnight will be the winner. However, a higher bid was placed after the time curfew but Mother's Day , rightly belonged to the bidder who placed their bid within the auction rule times.  Nevertheless, after brief discussions and with the main aim of the evening a top priority, it was decided by  Born Free and, in absolute agreement with Rebecca that she released a second limited edition, unframed but signed to satisfy the recipient of the time expired bid.  This meant that for 2 of Rebecca's wonderful limited edition images of Mother's Day raised  over £700, a 100% donation for Born Free. 

Having exposed her wildlife images at this event, Rebecca has been approached by various collectors. Born Free have also shown an interest in promoting her work in their next calendar.

The McGrath Foundation was founded by the Australian Cricketer Glenn McGrath and his wife Jane. British born Jane was diagnosed  with breast cancer and through her ordeal found a lack of trained breast cancer care nurses in her new home contry; Australia.  The McGrath Foundation funds specialist breast care nurses (the McGrath Nurses) and promotes awareness of breast cancer.  The McGrath nurses give valuable support to patients, the families and friends.
The McGrath Foundation, together with Altrincham Football Club and Fine Art Promotions have assisted in the organisation of an event to be held in Manchester on 30th September 2007. The first event will be a celebrity football match at the Altrincham FC. Players include Glenn McGrath, Michael Bevan, Bryan Robson, Peter Reid, Tim Bresden Blair McDonough ('Stewart Parker' Neighbours) Jonathon Dutton (also ex Neighbours), Brad Drew, and others 'v' the 'The Celebrity All Stars' , captained by Micheal Le Ville (Kevin Webster) and other actors from Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

The evening GalIa together with proceeds from the match raised over £40,000 for the charity and Altrincham FC.

Update 22nd June 2008- 'It is with deep sadness that the family and friends of Jane McGrath, beloved wife of former Australian Cricketer Glenn and loving mother of James & Holly, announce she passed away at her home this morning. With Glenn and her 2 children by her side, Jane's wonderful life ended peacefully after a sudden decline in her health over the past week. Jane, 42 had surgury earlier this year and was recovering before complications set in. Jane  has left a lasting legacy through the McGrath Foundation, an organisation that is providing thousands of men & women hope - and support - in their fight against breast cancer." McGrath Foundation


right to left: Julie Badrick, Glenn McGrath, Jeff Goodwin, Jane McGrath, Suzanne Goodwin