General News - Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama

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.

BCRFA expands, diversifies Medical Advisory Council

August 24, 2022

The Medical Advisory Council has the critical job of reviewing funding requests received by the BCRFA from researchers across the state, ensuring that the science is sound and BCFRA investments have maximum impact.

Alabama disc golfers raise $7k+ for local breast cancer research [PHOTOS]

August 15, 2022

Over 100 disc golfers from across Alabama and beyond attended the 2nd annual Disc Golf Goes Pink tournament in Calera on Saturday, August 13.

Disc Golf Goes Pink to raise money for breast cancer research

July 28, 2022

Disc golfers from across central Alabama and beyond are expected to attend Disc Golf Goes Pink on August 13 in Calera, Alabama. This second annual tournament raises critical funds for…

CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off Raises Over $35,000 for Breast Cancer Research in Alabama

April 11, 2022

Twelve teams competed for best “CahaBUTT,” People’s Choice, Best Team Name at the event benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. Nearly 1,200 people came out to Cahaba Brewing…

BCRFA Welcomes New Members to Board and Medical Advisory Council

January 21, 2022

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) proudly welcomes four community leaders to its 2022 Board of Directors and a new researcher to its Medical Advisory Council.

Calera Goes Pink Check Presenation With City Of Calera

Calera Goes Pink Raises Over $60,000 for the BCRFA

December 17, 2021

City of Calera hosts month of events, including inaugural disc golf tournament, to fund local, lifesaving breast cancer research across the state.

COVID Vaccine Reaction Can Mimic Breast Cancer Symptoms, But Don’t Panic

March 8, 2021

In a new article from U.S. News & World Report, the relationship between breast cancer symptoms and the COVID-19 vaccine is explored. While lymph node swelling in the armpit is…

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