Newest intern brings graphic design skills The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation welcomes a student from Three Rivers Community College who is interning at the foundation during the spring semester. Jordan Leroy, who will graduate in May with an associate’s degree in graphic design, is helping the foundation with graphic designs for social media and […]

Where it began … Five original board members carry on their friend’s legacy to find a cure for breast cancer   By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB   When Norma Logan was fighting for her life against breast cancer in 2005, she rounded up a doctor, a lawyer, an accountant, a pharmaceutical research executive and a friend who also […]

Kate Davis stepping down as walk chair By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB   Kate Davis began volunteering with the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation in 2016 and the following year started working in the office. In 2017, she took over organizing the annual walking marathon from Old Saybrook to Waterford, the foundation’s signature fundraiser. “She just jumped […]

The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded $300,000 in grants to three researchers who are looking for a cure for breast cancer and better ways to treat the disease in those already diagnosed. The foundation’s scientific advisory board chaired by founding member Nicholas Saccomano, PhD, reviewed applications and conducted telephone interviews with the top […]

Girls softball teams hit a homer for TBBCF in memory of Aimee Reed By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB   A wave of support rolled into the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation last October from the Aimee Reed Memorial Classic Softball Tournament. The annual girls’ sporting event, hosted by Waves Softball in Rhode Island, attracted 22 teams, more […]

Package store lifts spirits to raise money for breast cancer research Grand Wine and Spirits has presented the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation with a check for more than $10,000 to help fund research to find a cure for breast cancer. Owner Chuck Bowe and his crew of workers at five stores, along with corporate […]

NL police support breast cancer research Members of the New London Police Department wore pink patches on their uniforms during the month of October and raised more than $700 for the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. The department collected $715 in donations from the sale of pink police patches and badges to officers, civilian staff […]

Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation – New London, CT 06320 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. Read Job Description To apply for the position […]

High School volleyball players team up for TBBCF By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Nine years ago, the girl’s volleyball team at Norwich Technical High school started raising money for breast cancer. But when assistant coach Debbie Krodel discovered a portion of the money they gave to a national breast cancer non-profit went to overhead costs, they went […]

As the Terri Brodeur Foundation celebrates its milestones, we are taking a look back and talking with those who helped get the foundation started and who have continued to support its mission over the years of raising money and designating every dollar donated toward breast cancer research. This year marks the 15th anniversary of TBBCF, […]