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For Nicholas Saccomano, the best part of his involvement with the Terri Brodeur Foundation during the past 15 years has been talking to the scientists who apply for TBBCF research grants. “The proposals are absolutely fascinating,” he said, adding that most of the researchers who have received TBBCF grants have remained in the field of […]

As the Terri Brodeur Foundation celebrates its 15th anniversary, we are taking a moment to assess the impact our small, grassroots non-profit has had in the fight to find a cure for breast cancer. The money we raise is making a difference Over the years, supporters have raised more than $5.2 million and awarded that

Marcie Brensilver, a founding member of the Terri Brodeur Foundation and a breast cancer survivor, is the honorary chair for the 2021 TBBCF Walk to Find a Cure. Every year she is the top individual fundraiser for the foundation. Marcie, a retired nurse and sexuality educator, has participated in all of the foundation’s walks for

Registration is now open for the 2021 TBBCF Walk for a Cure. Supporters of the Terri Brodeur Foundation can sign up here and start raising money to participate in the full, half or quarter marathon, or a 5K. The route is expected to be the same as in previous years, starting at Saybrook Point in

Please join the Terri Brodeur Foundation in celebrating its 15th anniversary at our annual meeting, which will be a virtual affair at 5:30 p.m. on July 13. Nick Saccomano, a founding member of the foundation and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, is the keynote speaker. Saccomano has more than 35 years’ experience in pharmaceutical

As we prepare for our 16th annual walk in October this year, we pause to take a look at our 2020 top fundraisers. These are individuals and groups who went above and beyond and gave more than 100 percent in fundraising efforts. They host events, run promotions, walk as individuals and recruit walk teams. Congratulations

If it’s Mother’s Day, then Buttonwood Farm in Griswold is always thinking of mothers and the Terri Brodeur Foundation. This year, as they have for the past several years, the folks at Buttonwood hosted a Mother’s Day Sundae Fundraiser at their ice cream stand and made a $3,000 donation to the foundation to help fund

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary as a small nonprofit in Southeastern CT, we thought it was time for a refresh with a new logo and an updated website. But the new Terri Brodeur Foundation is still committed to giving 100 percent of fundraising dollars to breast cancer research. New us. Same Promise. We are

The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded $400,000 in grants to four 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 almost 30 applications and conducted telephone interviews with

Generous TBBCF donor gets special recognition By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Chuck Bowe and his crew of workers and corporate sponsors at Grand Wine and Spirits have been donating to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation for 10 years, raising thousands of dollars for the New London foundation that gives 100 percent of fundraising money to breast