Priorities include finding new sponsors By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB For the past 10 years, Amy Caster has walked a half marathon to raise money for the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. For the past two years, this breast cancer survivor also joined the Walk Leadership Team for the annual Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut helping set up […]

TBBCF one of many groups to benefit from her generosity By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Well look who we found out and about recently doing what she does best – raising money for others. Julie Holland of Pawcatuck was hosting the seventh annual Light It Up Blue fundraiser at the Malted Barley in Westerly to raise money […]

Sandy Maniscalco is giving up most day-to-day duties, will remain on board By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB If you have a question about any aspect of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, there’s  one person who most likely knows the answer — Sandy Maniscalco. She’s recruited sponsors and volunteers, organized fundraisers, met with organizations to promote TBBCF […]

Dr. Garabedian will give update on researchers by KATHLEEN EDGECOMB A founding member of Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board will be the keynote speaker at the 13th annual meeting June 18, 2019, in East Lyme. Michael Garabedian, PhD, professor and course director at New York University Medical Center, will talk about the […]

Congratulations to the 2018 top fundraisers By SANDY MANISCALCO There are individuals and groups who have always gone above and beyond and given more than 100 percent in fundraising efforts: they host events, they run promotions, they walk as individuals and they establish walk teams. Over the years, we have acknowledged these heroes at our […]

Big Y and its employees donate to TBBCF to help fight breast cancer Big Y has donated $3,000 to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation as part of its annual Partners of Hope Campaign. On March 9, Big Y store managers at the Stonington location presented a check to TBBCF board member, Patti Burmahl. Every […]

TBBCF funds four grants for breast cancer research By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded $400,000 in research grants to four women who are trying to find a cure for breast cancer and are searching for better ways to treat those who are diagnosed with cancer, “There is an energy and […]

Big Y is spreading TBBCF message In February, Big Y in Groton will donate $1 to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation for every reusable grocery bag it sells at the checkout line. TBBCF has been chosen by the Big Y at 905 Poqunnock Road, as the latest non-profit to benefit from the Community Bag […]