Dear Supporters, During this busy time of year, we hope you are all able to celebrate the spirit of the season with your loved ones. In this final newsletter issue for 2018, our top stories focus on the foundation’s grant process and place a spotlight on the incredible generosity of two of our top supporters. […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Eastern Connecticut realtors dig deep and donate $6,482 to TBBCF By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB The Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors gathered one night in October to taste local beer and wine, listen to some good music, connect with colleagues, and honor the survivors of breast cancer and remember those who have lost the battle. ECAR raised
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Gabby Tudisca moving on to full-time job with Norwich Chamber By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB When Gabby Tudisca graduated in 2017 from Eastern Connecticut State University, she wanted a job where she could hone her marketing skills and give something back to her community. She found it at Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. The 23-year-old Bozrah resident
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Dear Supporters, Number 13 is in the books. October 6 was our 13th annual Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut. And what a beautiful day it was. Three hundred walkers completed the full, half or quarter marathon and to date we have raised over $200,000. Remember, you have until December 31, 2018 to Support a Walker. This year
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, here are links to millions of words As we come to the close of another walk and breast cancer awareness season, we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone walk photos are now available at 2018 Walk Photos. Our heartfelt thanks to Shawn Stiles for another great job capturing
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Honorary chair of TBBCF walk vows to continue the fight By KATHLEEN EDGECOMB Johanna D’Addario, honorary chair of the 2018 Walk Across Southeastern Connecticut, was happy when she crossed the finish line at the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual walkathon on Oct. 6, 2018. Flanked by her mother, her husband and her oncologist, D’Addario,
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