Jarrod & Thomas Berry
Jarrod and Thomas Berry are professional Australian rules footballers playing for the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns respectively. The Berry brothers and their family were hit hard when they lost their mother, Jedda, to breast cancer in 2013. They joined BCNA as Ambassadors as it is a charity that is close to their hearts and allows them to raise awareness for breast cancer while honouring their mum’s legacy.
Oskar Baker
Oskar Baker is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs. Oskar knows the impact that a breast cancer diagnosis can have on a family – his nan and aunt are both survivors, his mum Trudie lost her life to the disease in 2017 just months before he fulfilled his dream of being drafted to the AFL. Oskar joined BCNA as an Ambassador in 2021.
Sophie Conway
Sophie Conway is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women's competition. Sophie’s mum Christine was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, when Sophie was just 13 years old, and dealt with both that and brain cancer until she passed away in 2017. Sophie is passionate about raising awareness for breast cancer and joined BCNA as an Ambassador in 2022.
Sophie Locke
Sophie Locke is an Australian rules footballer playing for Hawthorn Football Club in the AFL Women's competition. She played her first game in 2022, two weeks after losing her mum to breast cancer following her diagnosis in 2013. Sophie joins BCNA as an Ambassador in 2023.
Annabel Johnson
Annabel Johnson is an Australian rules footballer playing for West Coast Eagles Football Club in the AFL Women's competition. Annabel's nan was diagnosed with breast cancer and sadly passed away in 2012 after years of treatment and fighting this disease. Annabel is passionate about raising awareness for other families who have had similar experiences and joins BCNA as an Ambassador in 2023.
Melinda Price
Melinda Price is one of Australia’s most credentialed female Motor Racing Drivers, and in 2024 is competing in ‘Radical Cup Australia.’ Melinda received a devastating breast cancer diagnosis in 2011 whilst pregnant with daughter Lily, and her mum battled breast cancer a few years later. Now with her recovery behind her, Melinda strives to inspire other survivors to continue to chase their dreams, and to highlight the importance of the support that BCNA gives to those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families.
Jackson Baker
Surfer, Jackson Baker, a Newcastle local progressed from a successful junior career, through the qualification ranks to the WSL in recent years. Recognised for competing with his pink surf boards in memory of his beautiful mum Tracy, who passed from breast cancer in 2016, Jackson joins BCNA as a Pink Sports Day ambassador to continue to compete in her memory and show support for all Australians affected by breast cancer. Keep an eye out for Jackson on the waves as he returns from injury later this year
