General News Archives | Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama

30th annual Drive-Out Breast Cancer golf tournament celebrates major milestone and raises $126,500 for local breast cancer research

May 20, 2025

On May 19, the Breast Cancer Reseach Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) held the 30th annual Drive-Out Breast Cancer golf tournament at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, bringing an impressive…

We’re Hiring: Events and Development Coordinator

April 22, 2025

Come work with us! The BCRFA is hiring an Events and Development Coordinator to help strengthen and grow our mission to eradicate breast cancer. The application deadline is Friday, May 30, 2025.

Calera Goes Pink Campaign Raises $43,262 in 14th Year Funding Alabama Breast Cancer Research

December 11, 2024

The City of Calera eagerly announces its continued partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) for the 14th consecutive year, completing a considerable accomplishment of raising $43,000 during the Calera Goes Pink! Campaign.

Alabama Businesses Came Together to Fund Breast Cancer Research this October

November 20, 2024

From car dealerships to schools, from banks to restaurants, all joined forces to make a significant impact. The funds raised by these partners will fuel revolutionary advancements in breast cancer diagnostics, treatments, and prevention methods, ultimately saving lives.

Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer archery tournament raises over $7,000 for breast cancer research

May 29, 2024

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) once again teamed up with the Heritage Archery Club and Bowhunters Association of Alabama to organize the 13th annual Bow-Up Against Breast…

The 29th annual Drive Out Breast Cancer golf tournament raises $120,000 for local breast cancer research

May 23, 2024

On May 20, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama held the 29th Drive Out Breast Cancer golf tournament, at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, which saw an impressive…

Calera Goes Pink Campaign Raises $57,000 in 13th Year Supporting Local Breast Cancer Research

December 4, 2023

The City of Calera proudly announces its successful collaboration with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) for the 13th consecutive year, achieving a significant milestone of raising $57,000 during the Calera Goes Pink! campaign.

Leveraging BCRFA funds, UAB researcher lands $1.7M grant

August 29, 2023

In recent years, the BCRFA provided grant support for the earlier stages of this work, allowing Ponnazhagan to collect the large amounts of preliminary data required to apply to national funders.

‘Pinko de Mayo’: Local Mexican Restaurant Raises Money to Fight Breast Cancer

May 9, 2023

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…

[PHOTOS] 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Partners Raise $210,000+

December 7, 2022

Our 50+ community partners raised over $194,000 (and counting!) to support breast cancer research in Alabama throughout October. From across the state, companies and organizations big and small mobilized their employees, supporters, and customers in the fight against breast cancer.