Timeline for 2025

2025 marked the celebration of the 20th anniversary of TBBCF’s Walk for a Cure. We hope you have enjoyed reflecting on our journey over the past two decades, during which we have raised $7,400,000 and awarded 73 grants to researchers dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer and advancing treatment options.

We look forward to your continued support and invite you to join us on October 3, 2026 for our 21st Walk for a Cure.

 

In February

Continuing our survivor series with Erin Spurgas, Becky’s Besties - https://tbbcf.org/survivor-series-meet-erin-spurgas/

2025 Grant recipients Announcement - https://tbbcf.org/research/

 

In March and April

One woman’s vision inspired a movement that became TBBCF 20 years ago - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-20th-anniversary-timeline-normas-vision/

Survivor Series Laura Westner - https://tbbcf.org/survivor-series-meet-laura-westner/ 

Timeline - Ordinary People Engaged In An Extraordinary Pursuit, Logan’s Heroes - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-20th-anniversary-timeline-logans-heroes/

Survivor Series Amber Steady -  https://tbbcf.org/survivor-series-meet-amber-steady/

 

In the Summer

Timeline - Building the Little Nonprofit that Could https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-20th-anniversary-timeline-building-the-little-non-profit-that-could/ 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Recognizes TBBCF’s Vital Role in Breast Cancer Research - https://tbbcf.org/dana-farber-cancer-institute-recognizes-tbbcfs-vital-role-in-breast-cancer-research/

2024 Top Fundraiser Recognition - https://tbbcf.org/top-fundraisers/

2025 Annual Meeting - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcfs-19th-annual-meeting-held-on-may-20-2025/

Walk Registration Open and $20 Voucher to online store

Timeline - Road to Success Always Under Construction https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-20th-anniversary-timeline-the-road-to-success-is-alyways-under-construction/

Survivor Series Debbie McGraph - https://tbbcf.org/survivor-series-meet-debbie-mcgrath/

Walk Chair Corner - https://tbbcf.org/walk-chair-corner/

Timeline - Here we go again, Regroup, Reinvent, Restructure - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-20th-anniversary-timeline-regroup-reinvent-restructure/

Survivor Series Meet Kim Buckley - https://tbbcf.org/survivor-series-meet-kim-buckley/

Walk Chair Corner - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-walk-chair-corner-july-2025/

Survivor Series Meet Christine Anastos -  https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-survivor-series-meet-christine-anastos/

Walk Chair Corner - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-walk-chair-corner-august-2025/ 

Training Walks Scheduled

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Matching Gift Announcement

 

In September

TBBCF Receives $125,000 Gift to Fund Breast Cancer Research - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-receives-125000-gift-to-fund-breast-cancer-researcher/

Survivor Series Meet Janis D’Andrea - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-survivor-series-meet-janis-dandrea/

TBBCF Sea Me Video - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-sea-me-video-unites-community-members-affected-by-breast-cancer/

Walk Chair Corner - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-walk-chair-corner-september-2025/

 

In October

Survivor Series Meet Kerry Potts - https://tbbcf.org/survivor-series-meet-kerry-potts/

Walk Day Reflections From Shelley Gregory - https://tbbcf.org/a-survivors-walk-day-reflections-tbbcf-20th-annual-walk-for-a-cure/

Letter From Cofounder, Sandy Maniscalco - https://tbbcf.org/a-letter-from-tbbcf-co-founder-sandy-maniscalco/

Walk Pictures are Available - https://tbbcf.org/gallery/

 

In November

Thanksgiving eblast - https://conta.cc/4qTUT5f

Walk Chair Corner - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-walk-chair-corner-november-2025/

Timeline 2019-2021 - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-20th-anniversary-timeline-years-2019-through-2021/

New Donation Option - https://tbbcf.org/new-donation-option-monthly-giving-to-tbbcf/

 

In December

Happy New Year Message from TBBCF President - https://conta.cc/4pWeuR7

Departing BOD Members and New Board Member - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-welcomes-new-board-member-and-thanks-departing-board-members/

Timeline 2022-2024 - https://tbbcf.org/tbbcf-20th-anniversary-timeline-years-2022-through-2024/