Registration for the 15th annual “Walk” – Virtual Miles to Cure Breast Cancer is OPEN! By KATE DAVIS Although we are not gathering in person as a foundation as this year is a virtual walk, we have been hearing that many of you will want to walk on October 3rd to keep the 1st Saturday […]

The Board of Directors of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation has elected new officers to its 15-member board. Patti Burmahl, former senior vice president of Global Human Resources at Gerber Technology LLC in Tolland, was elected president. She replaces John LaMattina, a founding member, who served as president for the past four years. Burmahl […]

TBBCF grant recipient publishes findings in cancer research journal Dana-Farber oncologist leads study on blood therapies and cancer By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB A 2017 recipient of a Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation research grant is being recognized for her findings on innovative work with personalized blood biopsies to detect possible cancer recurrences. Dr. Heather Parsons, who […]

We’re all in this together The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation is able to support cancer research with the generous assistance of the community. Over the years, we have counted on many businesses offering all sorts of help, from monetary donations to in-kind services. Today, as we face the reality of limited shopping and closed […]

TBBCF remains focused on its mission to fund breast cancer research Our annual walk, which we hope will take place Oct. 3, may take on a totally different look this year. My, how things have changed. Normally at this time of year we, at the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, would be getting ready for the annual […]

Filmmakers produce video about our research featuring volunteers and scientists By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB It’s all fun and games until you do the research. While we have a good time raising money throughout the year with wine tastings, ice cream socials, steak nights, raffles, and the annual Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut, our main objective at the […]

Congratulations to our TBBCF 2019 top fundraisers By ELLEN SWERCEWSKI As we prepare for our 15th annual walk in October this year, we pause to take a look at our 2019 top fundraisers.  These are individuals and groups who go above and beyond and give more than 100 percent in fundraising efforts. They host events, […]

A memorial tribute to Westerly’s living legend, Angie Smith By SANDY MANISCALCO A regional “living-legend” and Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation super supporter, Angela (Angie) Smith, passed away on Feb. 29, 2020. “She was a rare gem and left us on Leap Day, commonly referred to as ‘leap of kindness’ day in recent years. How […]

Plans continue for 15th annual Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut We hope all is well with our supporters, families and friends, as we face this new reality of social distancing and constant hand-washing. COVID-19 has made us all stop and think before hugging, shaking hands and gathering in groups. Because of the uncertainty of the times, things […]