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.
Calera Goes Pink raises over $60,000 to fuel local, lifesaving breast cancer research
The 12th annual Calera Goes Pink events raised $60,634 for local breast cancer research. Since 2010, the City of Calera and commounity partners have raised over half a million dollars for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama though the grassroots campaign.
[PHOTOS] 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Partners Raise $210,000+
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 announces $1.275 million investment in Alabama-based breast cancer research
The BCRFA announced it invested a total of $1,275,000 in Alabama-based breast cancer research this year. The grants will fund 24 research projects at seven institutions across the state,
BCRFA announces staffing changes and relocation to support growing statewide impact
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama relocated to a larger office in Mountain Brook last month, nearly tripling its space. The new location will provide space for a new hire, volunteers and future staff additions.