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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

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