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,” […]

Diamond sponsor happily donates to TBBCF By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB For Patricia A. Todd, giving back to the community is as important as having a successful business. Since 2007, Todd has raised thousands of dollars for the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation – walking in the annual marathon with her BluPrint’s walk team, and generously donating […]

It’s amazing what a little bag of chips can do By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB For years, Deep River Chips has supported the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, donating thousands of dollars and thousands of bags of potato chips with the nonprofit’s name on it. In fact, the locally-owned snack company, which features the logo “We Give […]

Walkers raise thousands at 17th annual fundraiser By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB For the past 17 years, rain or shine, supporters of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation have turned up on the first Saturday in October to walk a marathon, or part of one, to raise money for breast cancer research. And Oct. 1, 2022, was […]

Annual walking marathon ties families together, raises money for TBBCF By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Emma Cote was just a little girl when she started volunteering with the staff of SAVA Insurance at a pit stop for the Terri Brodeur Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut to honor her aunt, Deborah Mullin, who died of breast cancer in 2009. […]