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CT BHI regrets with great sadness the sudden passing of Warren Kingsbury (86) , one of our very dedicated volunteers. For 17 years Warren coordinated the safe and secure transportation of 10-15,000 participants and supporters to our annual Mother's Day weekend tradition and largest fundraiser, the CT RACE IN THE PARK . He managed all the parking, the 27 shuttle busses and drivers to and from various sites, and all the directional signage. He enlisted aid and sponsorship from DATTCO, Berlin Kiwanis and Rotary to support our efforts.
Warren was a role model to all of us, who at 86 years old was still vibrantly and effectively (and with stories and humor) involved in his community as a volunteer. His work was not done.
Personally and collectively we will miss him dearly, and we pray he watches over us and intercedes for us, as much now, as before.
Thank you Warren Kingsbury.
Thank you to your family who shared you with us for so long.
Pictured above from left to right is Joyce Bray, CT BHI President, Leslie Kingsbury, and Warren Kingsbury, recipient of the 2009 Community Award
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CT BHI was recently presented checks from two organizations who have been steadfast supporters of CT BHI. In the photo on the left, Joyce Bray, CT BHI President, and Louise Belkin, Treasurer, receive a $25,000 check from Cookie Del Biondo, owner of Jazzercize of Niantic. In the photo on right, Joyce Bray receives a $15,000 from the Connecticut Street Road Assoc. which were proceeds from their annual car show in Hammonassett to benefit CT BHI.
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LIMITED EDITION
Murano Breast Cancer Awareness Bead
 We are very pleased and excited to announce a special offer designed by and sold exclusively at the Jewelry Warehouse in Newington, Connecticut - a Murano Glass Limited Edition Pink Bead is made in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Inscribed on both sides of the sterling silver core with the words, "Faith, Hope, Strength, Courage" the Pink Bead is a tribute to all those who are fighting Breast Cancer. The Pink Bead will fit our Chamilia bracelets and all other major brands. It also looks beautiful on a sterling silver chain.
The best part... for every $22.00 Limited Edition Pink Bead purchased, $11.00 will be donated to CT BHI. Supply is limited so visit the Jewelry Warehouse soon to pick up your Pink Bead forr that perfect holiday gift or for yourself. Store is located at 1020 Main Street, Newington, Connecticut. Visit online at www.JewelryCT.com or call 860-665-0311
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| The Research page was recently updated spotlighting the 2009 Grants Awards and Sponsor Recognition event held in October. Visit the webpage to read about grant details and view event photos. |
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THE END OF BREAST CANCER BEGINS WITH RESEARCH
Thank you to all CT BHI supporters, survivors, volunteers and partners for your phenomenal support of our efforts to fund breast cancer research in the state of CT. To date we have granted $1.2 million dollars to translational research, both as pilot project seed money and as capacity building. These projects will build a foundation for the possibility of future federal funding. We are thrilled with the unchartered research paths that are being taken with so much promise right here in our state.
Stay in touch and check back with us for more breast cancer breakthroughs and news, future special events, and for ways you can make a difference.
Believe,
Joyce G. Bray
President, CT BHI
Read about CT BHI's 3-year partnership with UConn for a Professorship for Breast Cancer Clinical/ Translational Research .
.. follow this link.
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Whatever you do may seem insignificant,
but it is most important that you do it.
--M. Gandhi
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