General News
5 May, 2026
Pink proves profitable
INNISFAIL State College has once again proven that community spirit is alive and well, proudly donating $2000 to the McGrath Foundation after a vibrant and heartfelt ‘Wear Pink Day’ lit up the school grounds.
Students and staff turned out in a sea of pink, purchasing wristbands and raising around $700, with the student council boosting the total with an additional $1300 to total $2000.
A college statement on Facebook thanked the school community.
“Our recent ‘Wear Something Pink Day’raised $700 for the McGrath Foundation through gold coin donations and wristband sales,” it said.
“The Innisfail State College Student Council also contributed, bringing our total gift up to $2000.
“We’re incredibly proud of the generosity and spirit shown by our students and staff.”
This latest effort continues the school’s strong tradition of supporting vital health charities. Last year, the student council donated $2000 to the Starlight Children’s Foundation and another $2000 to the Friends of the Innisfail Hospital Foundation.
The McGrath Foundation, established in 2005 following Jane McGrath’s breast cancer journey, has since placed 302 breast care nurses across Australia, including in Cairns and supported more than 161,000 families.
In 2025, the foundation marked its 20 year milestone by expanding its services to support patients facing all forms of cancer. Each year, the Sydney Cricket Ground famously turns pink for the Pink Test, raising millions to meet the growing demand for cancer care, with one in two Australians diagnosed in their lifetime.
The Starlight Children’s Foundation, now more than 35 years strong, continues its mission to bring joy and comfort to seriously ill children through partnerships with healthcare professionals.
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