New Members Appointed to Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama Medical Advisory Council
The BCRFA proudly welcomed four new researchers to its Medical Advisory Council (MAC) from research institutes across the state.
28th annual Drive Out Breast Cancer golf tournament raises $125,000 for local breast cancer research
On May 15, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) held its 28th Drive-Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills. Over 100 players hit…
‘Pinko de Mayo’: Local Mexican Restaurant Raises Money to Fight Breast Cancer
In their first fundraiser to support Alabama breast cancer research, Effie’s Grill of Enterprise, Alabama, donated $1,100 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) earlier this month. Funds…
BCRFA Funds UAB Research on Effects of Obesity and Diabetes on Breast Cancer
Dr. Shevde-Samant’s goal is to learn more about how obesity and high blood sugar levels can affect breast cancer and potentially find new ways to treat it. This is especially relevant for Alabama, a state where over 15% of adults have diabetes, and of these 80% are overweight-to-obese.
Web-Based Curriculum Helps Cancer Survivors Manage Weight and Exercise More
Since receiving funding from the BCRFA in 2021, Dr. Laura Q. Rogers’ has been hard at work finding ways to improve the health and extend the lives of cancer survivors.
Sizzlin’ Success: CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off Raises Over $38,000 for Local Breast Cancer Research
The winners of the Spring CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off have been announced, and the event raised $38,946 for breast cancer research in Alabama. The biannual event, held this year on April 15, drew an estimated 1,300 guests to Cahaba Brewing Co.
Birmingham BBQ Legends Rodney Scott and Nick Pihakis to Judge CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off on April 15
As special guest judges, Rodney and Nick will sample bbq from nearly 20 cook teams and help select the winner of Best CahaBUTT.
Big win for breast cancer research! Over $115,000 raised at 14th annual Pink Palace Casino Night
The 14th annual Pink Palace Casino Night raised $115,235 to fund local, lifesaving research across the state. 300 guests joined the BCRFA for an evening of fun and excitement.
BCRFA-funded cancer site tops 1 million visits by cancer experts
BCRFA provided funds to help purchase and input some of the resources from which the UALCAN site pulls. As of December 2022, the UALCAN data-mining platform has had more than 1,080,000 page views from more than 100 countries.
BCRFA Welcomes New Members To Board in 2023
Three local leaders join BCRFA Board of Cirectors; veteran volunteer begins term as Chair.