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Auburn Researchers Uncover Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Factors in African American Community with BCRFA Funding

June 13, 2023

A team of researchers in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is working to identify and study genetic factors associated with hereditary breast cancer in the African American community.

Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer archery tournament raises $8,000 for breast cancer research

May 24, 2023

Over 140 archers of all ages from Alabama and Tennessee competed in various categories such as fixed pins, open class, and traditional for the two-day shoot.

New Members Appointed to Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama Medical Advisory Council

May 22, 2023

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

May 19, 2023

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

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…

BCRFA Funds UAB Research on Effects of Obesity and Diabetes on Breast Cancer

April 26, 2023

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

April 25, 2023

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

April 18, 2023

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

March 29, 2023

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

March 14, 2023

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.