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Big Y and its employees donate to TBBCF to help fight breast cancer Big Y has donated $3,000 to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation as part of its annual Partners of Hope Campaign. On March 9, Big Y store managers at the Stonington location presented a check to TBBCF board member, Patti Burmahl. Every […]

TBBCF funds four grants for breast cancer research By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded $400,000 in research grants to four women who are trying to find a cure for breast cancer and are searching for better ways to treat those who are diagnosed with cancer, “There is an energy and

Big Y is spreading TBBCF message In February, Big Y in Groton will donate $1 to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation for every reusable grocery bag it sells at the checkout line. TBBCF has been chosen by the Big Y at 905 Poqunnock Road, as the latest non-profit to benefit from the Community Bag

College student is link between researchers and scientific advisory board By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Gabby Gualtieri was 10 or 11 when she first became involved with the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. She remembers handing out drinks, snacks and candy with her family to participants during the annual Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut fundraiser. “The marathon was

Director of Development and Outreach Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation – New London, CT 06320 We have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Director of Development and Outreach to be part of an organization whose goal is to find a cure for breast cancer. Read Job Description To apply for the position please send your resume to [email protected]

2018 has been Pamela Morris Watt’s year to shine By SANDY MANISCALCO As of this writing, Watt and Pam’s Pink Posse have raised nearly $25,000 for the 13th Annual Walk Across Southeastern CT. This is an all-time record. On December 19, Arooga Grille House & Sports Bar staff presented Watt with a check for the

Scientific Advisory Board reviewing grant applications By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, which annually raises more than $300,000 that directly funds three $100,000 research grants, will award four grants in 2019. It is the fifth time in the organizations 13-year history that four grants will be handed out. The foundation raises money

Mass General researcher Dr. Sheng Sun gives TBBCF members an update By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB A few years ago, the doctors at the Center for Breast Cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital treated a 56-year-old woman with breast cancer who had no identifiable abnormalities to put her at high risk for recurrence. But two years later, the

Chuck Bowe has raised over $50k in past 7 years By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Grand Wine and Spirits, a faithful supporter of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, continued its dedication this year and raised more than $9,000 during its fall breast cancer awareness fundraising campaign. On Tuesday, Dec. 11, Chuck Bowe, owner of Grand Wine