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Home Page of the Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition/Foundation		 Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition/Foundation - Working for a CurePast CBCC/F Events & Photos

OCTOBERBALL
OCTOBER 6, 2007

A swing dance to benefit the CBCCF, held in Middletown, CT.

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A belly dancing demonstration Learning how to swing dance
   
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The coordinator, Mary, and her father Everyone’s cuttin’ a rug!

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION FUND
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS
Lobby Day: Truth to Power
APRIL 28 to MAY 1, 2007

The Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition was present at the 15th Annual Advocacy Training Conference in Washington, D.C. April 28 to May 1, 2007. Many advocates mustered enough energy to tackle Capitol Hill on Tuesday, holding more than 400 meetings with members of Congress and their staff. The perseverance paid off with the addition of 49 new House members and 10 new Senators committed to cosponsoring one of NBCC’s top legislative priorities, the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act. The Connecticut delegation met with Congressman John Larson (D-1st), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd), Congressman Christopher Shays (R-4th), Congressman Joseph Courtney (D-2nd) and Congressman Chris Murphy (D-5th).

Click to enlarge Congressman John Larson (D-1st), accepts a “100 percent” award from the CT Breast Cancer Coalition advocates in Washington, D.C., on Lobby Day, May 1, 2007.
From left to right: Elizabeth Cowper, Middletown Community Health Center, Diane Walczok, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Congressman John Larson, Maria L. Palomares, Hartford Hospital, Bryan Mahar and Susan Davis, President of the CT Breast Cancer Coalition.
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Other photos from the Advocacy Training Conference in Washington, D.C.

CANCER CENTER RECEIVES NANCY PILVER RESEARCH FUND
JANUARY 29, 2007

The Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition (CBCC) recently donated $7,000 to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center.

Above, from left, Andrew Salner, M.D., director of the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, receives a CBCC check from Nancy Pilver’s daughter, Linda Pilver-Yankowski; CBCC member Debra Martin; and Maria L. Palomares, a member of the CBCC and case manager, CBCCEDP, at Hartford Hospital. Ms. Palomares is also the recipient of the Nancy Pilver Breast Cancer Heroine Award, presented to her by Congressman John B. Larson in a ceremony here December 28.

CONGRESSMEN RECEIVE AWARD
FOR PERFECT VOTING RECORD
IN 108th CONGRESS
MAY 24, 2005

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Maria Gomes and CBCC/F president Susan Davis presenting Congressman John Larson with the award from NBCC Maria Gomes and CBCC/F president Susan Davis presenting Congressman Rob Simmons with the award from NBCC

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT
BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
APRIL 4, 2005

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Governor Jodi Rell and CBCC/F president Susan Davis... ...discussing ways to increase breast cancer awareness

10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CBCC/F and
2nd ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE NANCY PILVER RESEARCH FUND
OCTOBER 4, 2004

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State Senator Mary Ann Handley Dr. Patricia DeFusco
   
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Carolyn chermerka, Nancy’s niece and a survivor, speaking about the CBCC/F web site Enjoying a delicious buffet
   
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Browsing the many silent auction offerings Susan Davis, president of CBCC/F and William Rosedale, who started the Tree of Hope in order to raise money for CBCC/F
   
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The Tree of Hope in Simsbury, started by William Rosedale in order to raise money for CBCC/F  

NANCY PILVER BREAST CANCER HEROINE AWARD
OCTOBER 27, 2003

Shwana Braithwaite, a CBCC/F board member, is the fifth recipient of the Nancy Pilver Breast Cancer Heroine Award.

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Carolyn Chermerka speaks while Rep. John Larson looks on Shwana accepts the Nancy Pilver Breast Cancer Heroine Award

FUNDRAISER FOR THE NANCY PILVER RESEARCH FUND AND DRIVE FOR THE CONNECTICUT BREAST CANCER COALITION LICENSE PLATE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2003

Following are a few pictures from our successful fundraiser at the Manchester Country Club. Click on a thumbnail to view a full-size photo.

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Working for a Cure License Plate and tribute to Nancy Pilver Susan Davis speaking to the group
   
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Lt. Governor Jodi Rell addressing the group Senator Toni Harp addressing the group
   
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Former Manchester Mayor Jim Fahr Representative Mary Ann Handley
   
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Breast Cancer Survivor Carolyn Chemerka Lt. Governor Jodi Rell and CBCC/F President Susan Davis
   
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Breast Cancer Advocates Shwana Brathwaite, Hope Grunske and Barbara Clayton Many Thanks to Contributing Vendors for Donating to the Silent Auction
   
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Nancy Pilver’s Daughter Nancy Pilver's Daughter with a Friend
       
   
Last Update: 08-Nov-2007
 
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