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,
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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East Lyme 10-year-old includes donations for cancer charities to her Christmas List By ELLEN SWERCEWSKI Ten-year-old Kelsey Haynes from East Lyme wanted to do something special at Christmas, so she asked for donations to cancer charities. As a result, she received $150. She donated $75 to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation and $75 to
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Researchers say grants from foundation help move research forward By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Whether they are building models of cancer cells on computer screens or breaking down genes to see why cancer cells multiply, doctors, scientists and researchers, who have received grants from Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, are among an army of people forging ahead
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Anne Ogden says life changes in many ways after cancer diagnosis By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB It was just about a year ago when Anne Ogden began a journey that, unfortunately, statistics show one in eight women will experience in the course of their lifetime. After the 2019 honorary chair of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation
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Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors surpasses fundraising goal for 2019 By SANDY MANISCALCO The Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors hosted its eighth annual Spirit of Pink on Oct.18th at the Lake of Isles in North Stonington. This year the association raised $10,000 at the event and donated it to the to the Terri Brodeur Breast
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