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Gift of 100 free pre commitment for the Funding Breast Cancer Research in AL specialty tag have been claimed!
December, 2007
Mary and Charles Welden of Birmingham, AL graciously provided a gift to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama to provide 100 Alabamians with the “Funding Breast Cancer Research” license plate. As a breast cancer... (read more)BCRFA named 2007 Outstanding Charitable Organization by AFP
November, 2007
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama Wins Coveted “Outstanding Charitable Organization” AwardBirmingham, AL – On National Philanthropy Day, November 13, 2007, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama was honored as... (read more)Breast Cancer Research License Plate
November, 2007
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) received approval from the Legislative Oversight Committee on September 12, 2007 to start the pre-commitment process for the highly anticipated breast cancer research license plate in... (read more)First National Bank of Talladega Raises Money for Research as part of their 4th Annual Tickled Pink Day
November, 2007
On November 9, 2007, the First National Bank of Talladega presented BCRFA President, Marion Walker with a check for $2417.00 to fund breast cancer research. The donation was raised by employees and customers of the bank as part of their 4th... (read more)2nd Annual Private Shopping Event Raises Money and Awareness for Breast Cancer Research
November, 2007
The 2nd Annual “Private Shopping Event” hosted by Belk, Riverchase Galleria was a huge success, raising money and awareness for breast cancer research in Alabama.
Over 325 supporters of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of... (read more)Dr Edward Partridge named director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
November, 2007
Edward E. Partridge, M.D., has been named the new director of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Robert Rich, M.D., senior vice president and dean of the UAB School of Medicine, made the announcement today.Partridge, 59, has served as interim... (read more)Promising Therapy, Powerful Response
November, 2007
Vinnie Pullom tried not to panic when a mass was detected in her breast last year. “I didn’t have any hard lumps or anything like that; I just had a mass,” she remembers. But she had lived long enough to see several of her friends... (read more)3rd Annual Celebration of Mothers and Daughters Concert honors Dolly ONeal
November, 2007
On October 2nd the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama along with sponsor, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC hosted its Third Annual Celebration of Mothers and Daughters Concert.
Before the annual concert began,... (read more)CarWalt Classic
May, 2007
The 2007 CarWalt Classic took place at Alpine Bay Resort. The pre-tournament event raised over $19,000 for breast cancer research. Since 2002, the CarWalt sponsors, survivors and volunteers have raised nearly $80,000 for... (read more)Trick or Treat for a Cure
October, 2006
On October 31, 2006, the kindergarten class of Ms. Shelby Haygood from Mt. Vernon Child Enrichment Center “Trick or Treated for a Cure” outside of Parisian’s located at the AmSouth Harbert Building. Raschel Ross and her son Max... (read more)