December 2018

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

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