About Us
THE CT BREAST HEALTH INITIATIVE, INC
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Five years ago Connecticut was ranked 11th in the nation in breast cancer mortality rates, the State now ranks 20th in 2008. However, it is still important to focus our efforts in Connecticut to help fight cancer. Our mission can only be achieved by raising funds for innovative breast health projects and research.
Joyce Bray, CT BHI President, presenting appreciation plaque for City of New Britain to Mayor Timothy Stewart at 2008 CT RACE IN THE PARK
Fundraisers of the CT Breast Health Initiative, Inc. include:
- our signature CT RACE IN THE PARK
- Howard H. Belkin Memorial Golf Tournament
We are also generously supported by other organizations including:
- Niantic Jazzercise Fitness Center
- CT Street Rod Association
- Cathy D’Apice Memorial Volleyball Tournament
During the past five years, the Grants Committee has awarded $1,452,354 to fund important breast cancer research and education projects in the state of Connecticut. We strive each year to surpass this milestone with the help of our supporters, sponsors and fundraising events. Details can be found on the Grant Information and the Press Release pages.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Joyce Bray | President |
| TBA | Vice-President |
| Louise Belkin | Treasurer |
| Nancy Judd | Secretary |
| Kate Below & Emily Cagianello | 2010 RACE Co-Chairs |
| Jean Cushing | Survivor Relations Co-Chair |
| Sue Schmidt | Survivor Relations Co-Chair |
| Rosanne (Cookie) DelBiondo | Events Co-Chair |
| Leslie Kingsbury | Events Co-Chair |
| Sylvia Webb | Nominating Chair |
| Judy Donofrio | Grants Co-Chair |
| Marsha Goldstein | Grants Co-Chair |
| Joanne Bozadjian | Member at Large |
| Gloria Frost | Member at Large |
| Deanie Radda | Member at Large |







