Put a face on it By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB What if you pledged to raise money for breast cancer research and no one knew about it? Wouldn’t it be nice if, when you signed up for a charity event, your friends on social media heard about your commitment and came forward with emotional support, and even […]

In Memorium – Ann Faulkner Sullivan By ELLEN SWERCEWSKI The words came as a shock to all of us at TBBCF when we heard of Ann Sullivan’s death on July 9, 2020. I have known Ann for many years, first meeting when we both worked in the same department at Pfizer and meeting again volunteering […]

Make a difference – become a 2020 sponsor By SANDY MANISCALCO The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (TBBCF) was created on the principle that 100 percent of gross fundraising dollars goes directly to breast cancer research. TBBCF’s operating expenses are covered by sponsorships and/or grants. Sponsorship monies are used to run the foundation or to […]

Tips on creating a virtual fundraiser By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Annual Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut is going virtual this year, and participants have a chance to create their own event. Pick the time and the location, decide what you want to do, call your friends and family, and collect donations. […]

Ice cream stand supports TBBCF despite pandemic By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream didn’t let something like a coronavirus epidemic put a damper on its dedication to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. In May, the Griswold ice cream stand sent the foundation a $1,000 check in honor of mothers everywhere and to support […]

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 […]