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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

TBBCF awards 4 new research grants By KATHEEN EDGECOMB 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,

Big Y donates $3,772 through their Partners of Hope and reusable shopping bag campaigns By ELLEN SWERCEWSKI Big Y has donated $3,000 to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation as part of its annual Partners of Hope Campaign, and another $772 for the Big Y reusable shopping bag campaign. On Feb. 14, 2020, Big Y

Grand Wine & Spirits’ Chuck Bowe has raised over $60k for TBBCF since 2011 By SANDY MANISCALCO Grand Wine & Spirits (GWS), a faithful supporter of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (TBBCF) since 2011, continued its dedication this year and raised $8,324 surpassing its 2019 breast cancer awareness fundraising campaign goal. On Thursday, Jan.