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The Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K and Fun Run returned to Mountain Brook with a display of pink and community support. The annual event has the same goal every year – to fund breast cancer research and save lives. The Bolt for Breast Cancer, organized by the Junior Board of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) and presented by ABC 33/40 and Thrivent, took place at Crestline Field on Sunday, October 5, and raised an impressive $51,689 with 509 participants of the 5K and 1-mile Dolly Dash.
BBQ for breast cancer: Fall CahabaQue raises over $28,000 for breast cancer research in Alabama
Over 700 people spent the afternoon at Cahaba Brewing Company on Sunday, October 9, enjoying BBQ, beer, and music while raising money for breast cancer research at the CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off. In its 10th year, the BBQ cook-off and fundraiser benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) raised over $28,000. In combination with the spring event, CahabaQue has raised over $65,000 for local, lifesaving breast cancer research in 2022 alone.
The event featured 14 cook teams who competed for best “CahabaButt,” People’s Choice, and Most Creative Team Name.
Fall CahabaQue Winners:
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- 1st Place: Chief Grilldaddy and the Hose Draggers
- 2nd Place: Notorious P.I.G.
- 3rd Place: Smokin’ Grill
Most Creative Team Name: Notorious P.I.G.
People’s Choice: Chief Grilldaddy and the Hose Draggers
The next CahabaQue is scheduled for Saturday, April 15, 2023. More information on the Spring 2023 event and all BCRFA events can be found here. All funds raised at CahabaQue stay in Alabama, but the impact on breast cancer research is worldwide.
About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama
Founded in 1996, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for that research. BCRFA funds promote a comprehensive approach to battling breast cancer by promoting collaborative and innovative research to help diagnose, treat, prevent, and eradicate the disease. With community support, BCRFA has invested over $11 million in life-saving breast cancer research. All funding stays in Alabama, but the impact is worldwide. Learn more about our mission and breakthroughs at www.bcrfa.org.
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