The widower of marathon runner Kerryn McCann has presented a $1000 scholarship to a young Illawarra woman who has dreams of emulating McCann's athletic achievements.Greg McCann presented the scholarship to cross country and mountain runner Madison Rutter this afternoon as part of International Women's Day celebrations.McCann, a dual Commonwealth gold medallist, died of cancer in December aged 41.
Profiles: Kerryn McCann, Cate Stevenson, Aunty MaryTwo other scholarships were also presented at an International Women's Day lunch to honour Cate Stevenson, an Illawarra businesswoman who lost her battle with cancer last April, and the late Aunty Mary Davis, a respected Aboriginal matriarch who died last August.Lee, an 11-year-old girl in the care William Campbell College, received the Cate Stevenson scholarship, which will be used for singing lessons.Rhonda Cruse , who worked closely with Aunty Mary on a range of issues, received a scholarship after working for more than 17 years in the Aboriginal community.International Women's Day Illawarra committee chair Judith Henderson said the scholarships honoured three truly remarkable women."With the recent passing of three amazing Illawarra women, the International Women's Day Illawarra committee believed it was important to recognise their achievements by honouring their memory with these scholarships," she said."When we approached their families, we were thrilled they agreed to be part of this recognition and celebration of their achievements. We hope Lee, Madison and Rhonda will continue to achieve and be encouraged by their scholarships."For full coverage see Saturday's Mercury.
