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New and Easy Ways to Support CT Breast Health Initiative!

Front Page, Local, NewsTicker on November 23rd, 2011 No Comments

It’s now easier than ever to support the CT Breast Health Initiative! CT BHI is now registered with GoodSearch.com, a company that helps non-profits like ours raise funds through the everyday actions of our supporters  Click on “Read More” for information.

Mass Mutual Donates $1,000 thru Niantic Jazzercise

Front Page, Local, NewsTicker on November 22nd, 2011 No Comments

Brent Eugenides, from Mass Mutual presents a check for $1,000 to Cookie DelBiondo of Niantic Jazzercise to support breast cancer research funding awarded by the CT Breast Health Initiative.

Calling All Volunteers!

Local on October 20th, 2011 No Comments

The CT Breast Health Initiative will host a RACE IN THE PARK “Volunteer Kick-off” on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at First Church of Christ, 830 Corbin Avenue, New Britain from 10am to noon. Past, present and future volunteers will have the opportunity to sign-up for the 2012 RACE IN THE PARK, scheduled for Saturday, May [...]

Help the CSRA Support Breast Cancer Research

Local on September 27th, 2011 No Comments

Please support the Connecticut Street Rod Association as they once again present the CT USA Car Show at Hammonasset State Park on October 2nd, 2011. The show runs from 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM rain or shine.  Street Rods, Antiques, Trucks, Show Cars, and Bikes are all welcome. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and [...]

Join Us!

Local on September 16th, 2011 No Comments

Join us for a Jazzercise session and help support breast cancer research at the same time.  The instructors from Niantic Jazzercise will be here in New Britain on Saturday, October 1st, at St. Mark’s Church, 147 West Main St, from 9 to 11 am donating their time to help us raise research funds on the [...]

Lincoln School Students Participate in the RACE IN THE PARK

Local on July 23rd, 2011 No Comments

Prior to the 2011 Race in the Park, MaryEllen Farrell, a teacher at the Lincoln School in New Britain,  encouraged students at the school to participate in the Race.  Their participation was part of their experience with the 4-H Club, where their preparation was to complete a total of 13.1 miles of training (a half [...]

CTBHI Race in the Park Top Fundraiser – Friends Asking Friends

Local on July 23rd, 2011 No Comments

This year’s top fundraiser for the “Friends Asking Friends” portion of the CT RACE in the Park was Erin Cagianello. Erin raised over $3,200 as an individual plus more than $500 in matching contributions from her company.  Volunteering since the RACE’s inception, Erin decided to change things up this year by participating in the Female [...]

Ruth Ann Lobo Remembered

Local on July 20th, 2011 No Comments

Ruth Ann Lobo became a friend of CTBHI 18 years ago because of a killer disease. After her initial diagnosis, and in speaking with her then , she became a reluctant spokesperson for breast cancer at first. Later, she accepted her disease with grace and passion. She learned very importantly to put a face on [...]

Shop for a Cause at Macy’s

Local on July 18th, 2011 No Comments

Calling all Macy’s shoppers! Support the CT Breast Health Initiative and get a 25% off shopping pass by participating in Shop for a Cause. Make a $5 donation to CTBHI by noon on Friday, August 26th and receive your pass, good for 25% off your purchase at any Macy’s store and online at macys.com on [...]

2011 RACE IN THE PARK Video Posted!

Local on May 29th, 2011 No Comments

Please click on the link, below, to view the RACE video prepared by volunteer Bill Cafarelli of Video Art Works.We thank Bill for his efforts, this is the second year he has produced a video for us.  We also have a 30 minute video he produced which will be posted soon.  Keep looking, you may [...]