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Join Alex, who has participated in the TBBCF Walk for a Cure for 10 years, as she explains her connection to the foundation and why she continues to help the small non-profit raise money for breast cancer research. This is the first in a series of videos produced by TBBCF Platinum Sponsor, Copper Pot Pictures. […]
Since 2006 the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation has raised millions of dollars and funded aspiring young investigators poised to dedicate their careers to an ultimate goal of finding effective treatment options to eradicate all forms of breast cancer. In that time, and including this year’s awards, the foundation has supported the careers of 60 […]
Join Alex, who has participated in the TBBCF Walk for a Cure for 10 years, as she explains her connection to the foundation and why she continues to help the small non-profit raise money for breast cancer research. This is the first in a series of videos produced by TBBCF Platinum Sponsor, Copper Pot Pictures. […]
We have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Walk Chair for the TBBCF Walk for a Cure, the foundation’s signature annual fundraising event. Be part of an organization whose goal is to find a cure for breast cancer. Download the job description PDF for TBBCF Walk Chair. Applicants need to apply by February 20. There […]
Behind the scenes with Copper Pot Pictures By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Dave LaMattina, an independent filmmaker, got involved with the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation because of his father John LaMattina, who is a founding member of the New London-based group that gives 100 percent of fundraising dollars to breast cancer research. When my dad missed […]
TBBCF exceeds its 2022 fundraising goal “We are thrilled to announce that we have exceeded our 2022 goal of $400.000 thanks to our many supporters throughout the year. Your support truly makes a difference and we are grateful. We look forward to the year ahead and continuing to help find a cure for breast cancer.” Patti Burmahl, […]
Julie Holland receives Athena Award By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Julie Holland of Stonington, a longtime supporter of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, joined a dynamic group of like-minded women when she was recently honored with the 2022 Athena Award by the Ocean Community Chamber Foundation. Holland is the fifth person in the last eight years […]
It takes a village … We often hear the phrase “It takes a village” as it relates to children. But in our fundraising world, TBBCF realizes that in order to make a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients, it really does take a village, from donors, to sponsors, to walkers, to volunteers and […]
COFCU matching gifts boost TBBCF bottom line The only thing better than the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (TBBCF) receiving $14,050 in donations from individuals who believe in its mission to fund breast cancer research, is getting a matching donation from the Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. The combined donation from credit union members and […]
Donations were never so sweet By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB When Bridget Reed bought the Ivoryton Tavern in 2019, after working there for seven years, she gained a restaurant with loyal customers who have helped her and her daughters raise thousands of dollars to support the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. “They’re family now, not just customers,” […]