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 […]
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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
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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,”
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Oncology doctor urges self advocacy By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB In 1992, Claudia Marks, the honorary walk chair for the 17th annual Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Walk for a Cure, felt a lump in her breast. Since she was only 42, her doctor recommended a “wait-and-see” approach. But a breast cancer survivor told her not to
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Sonny Hendel was always altruistic, even in death By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB By all accounts, the late Sander Hendel was a kind and generous soul who was devoted to his family, his community and his faith. But when he left $100,000 in his will to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, even those who knew him
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Behind the Scenes of a Training Walk By Melissa Johnson On the beautiful morning of Sunday, Aug. 14, nine walkers participated in a vehicle-supported training walk in Old Saybrook sponsored by the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. With the big walk less than two months away, on Oct. 1, marathoners were working to build their
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