Breast Friends Fund

Breast Friends Fund

100% of funds raised goes directly to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research at Yale Cancer Center under the direction of Dr Eric Winer Ever.

Sandy Cassanelli was initially diagnosed with Stage 3 Brest cancer at the age of 37 on May 30, 2013. She chose to have a bilateral mastectomy followed by 8 rounds of chemotherapy & 28 rounds of radiation. In April 2015 Sandy was no longer a cancer survivor. She was told her breast cancer had spread to her liver and she is now living with stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer with no cure! Sandy formed

Shannen Doherty, star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' dies at 53 14/07/2024

We are saddened by the loss of Shannen Doherty.

Another life taken too soon from !

We will not stop until a cure is found!

Shannen Doherty, star of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' dies at 53 Doherty’s biggest break came with the arrival of “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the role she would be linked to for the rest of her life.

Photos from New Steps Dance & Fitness Center's post 23/02/2024

Thank you New Steps Dance & Fitness Center & my beautiful friend Janelle Patoka Bradway for raising $4K for Metastatic Breast Cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital/ Yale Cancer Center! Thank you Chef Jordan Patrick Vibrant Wellbeing with Sharon Shanti & Meghan from Sweet Acs for your time & generosity! Thank you for all who donated raffle prizes and all who attended! It was such a special day full of love! TOGETHER we will find a cure!

Photos from IAFF Local S-15 CT State Firefighters's post 20/02/2024

Missing Heidi Vasseur Vaughan every day
Thank you IAFF Local S-15 UConn Fire-Rescue & IAFF Local S-15 CT State Firefighters for raising $5000 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Cancer Center
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

08/12/2023

Greenough Packaging & Maintenance Supplies, Inc. dba Greeno Supply raised $2450 during the The Big E to Metastatic Breast Cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Cancer Center in memory of our Sweet Melissa. You are missed by so many but you will live forever in our hearts! TOGETHER WE WILL FIND A CURE 💕

06/12/2023

Thank you Monaco Ford for raising $850 for Metastatic breast cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Cancer Center
TOGETHER we will find a cure

Thank you to everyone who showed their support through their purchase of our Monaco Ford Pink Ribbon Hats! In total, we raised a total of $850.00 for The Breast Friends Fund!🎗️

To learn more about our Breast Friends Fund visit: breastfriendsfund.org 🎗️

16/11/2023

Thank you OculusDocs, LLC & Jen Cha for donating $1210 from October sales to Metastatic Breast Cancer research Yale Cancer Center Smilow Cancer Hospital
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

16/11/2023

Thank you Spa Pointe Nails & Spa for raising $500 during the month of October for Metastatic Breast Cancer research Yale Cancer Center Smilow Cancer Hospital
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

14/11/2023

Thank you Baribault Jewelers for raising $2000 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research Yale Cancer Center Smilow Cancer Hospital
TOGETHER we will find a cure💕

11/11/2023

Thank you Amy Ostrander Twombly & Hello Baby Adoption Consultants for donating $1100 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research to Yale Cancer Center Smilow Cancer Hospital during the month of October
TOGETHER we will find a cure 🩷

10/11/2023

Thank you Glastonbury High School girls volleyball team for raising $1000 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research Yale Cancer Center Smilow Cancer Hospital!
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

07/11/2023

Thank you Dave Reilly & all who attend Laugh for the Cure with Dave Reilly. TOGETHER you raised nearly $3000 for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Smilow Cancer Hospital/ Yale Cancer Center
TOGETHER WE WILL FIND A CURE

03/11/2023

Thank you Gotta Have It for raising $1100 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Cancer Center
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕
Debbie Shain DiNapoli

03/11/2023

Thank you Glastonbury High School girls soccer for raising $558 for Metastatic breast cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Cancer Center!
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💗
Tricia DePodesta Fradin

02/11/2023

Thank you Glastonbury High School football team for raising $1100 for metastatic breast cancer research at Smilow Cancer Hospital/ Yale Cancer Center
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

02/11/2023

Thank you Small State Provisions & J Gershon Breast Imaging for raising $1790 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕
Julie Steiner Gershon

Photos from Tishler Coaching Services's post 26/10/2023

Thank you Tishler Coaching Services & OculusDocs, LLC for hosting such a fabulous event & all who came out to support 💗
TOGETHER you raised $2300 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research Smilow Cancer HospitalYale Cancer Center
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

23/10/2023

Looking forward to seeing many of you Thursday Baribault Jewelers for Baribault Jewelers PInk Party 💕
Please RSVP
TOGETHER we will find a cure 🩷

DID YOU KNOW? ✨
Sandy Cassanelli, Glastonbury resident and founder of Breast Friends Fund, was the inspiration behind the B Strong Power to B bracelet? Sandy’s battle against Metastatic Breast Cancer and fight to help find a cure has always been an inspiration to us.

Join us Thursday for a Pink Party, 5pm-7pm, and shop for a cause. 20% of all proceeds from the party will be donated directly to Breast Friends Fund - together we will find a cure 💕

RSVP - The Pink Party Supporting Breast Friends Fund

23/10/2023

Thank you at Glastonbury Dance Center for raising $3204 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research at Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Cancer Center!
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

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Glastonbury Dance Center is proud to announce that our Pretty in Pink Week raised $3,204!!! We crushed our goal! Thank you to every dance family who contributed and every dancer who came to class in their beautiful pink!
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Sandy Cassanelli, you are a real life super hero! Happy to partner with your Breast Friends Fund, and we love that every dollar will be spent for breast cancer research at Yale Cancer Center!
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We honor every warrior who is battling or has battled breast cancer. Together we will find the cure!
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21/10/2023

Join us Thursday night Baribault Jewelers for a Pink Party💗 20% of sales goes to Breast Friends Fund
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

Shop for a cause!!! Oct. 26th, 5pm-7pm.
20% of ALL proceeds from the party will be donated to the locally founded Breast Friends Fund 💕
We’ll be decked out in pink, serving pink bubbly, and featuring our NEW Fall Collection Launch.

RSVP here: https://baribaultjewelers.com/events/
The Pink Party Supporting Breast Friends Fund

18/10/2023

Next Wednesday, October 25th from 4pm - close, First & Last Tavern Glastonbury will be donating 10% of all sales to Breast Friends Fund
Come enjoy great food while supporing a great cause!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. 📅

Next Wednesday, October 25th from 4pm - close, our Glastonbury location will be donating 10% of all sales to our friends at the Breast Friends Fund.
Best Friends Fund donates 100% of proceeds to Metastatic Breast Cancer research at Smilow Cancer Hospital
Come support a great cause!

Photos from Hair Today's post 17/10/2023

Thank you Hair Today, Mike Ski & Jane for supporting our mission to end Breast Cancer!
TOGETHER WE WILL FIND A CURE

14/10/2023

Thank you Baribault Jewelers for partnering with us! We are so excited for Baribault Jewelers PInk Party! TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕
Raeann Baribault SchwartzLewis BaribaultChristina Baribault-Ortiz

Did you know?! All month long - mention Sandy Cassanelli when you shop at the store and we will donate 20% to Breast Friends Fund, B a part of the fight for finding a Cure💕

The official PINK PARTY is October 26th 5-6pm, cheers with some Pink champagne and Shop for Good this night and B the first to see our NEW FALL JEWELRY COLLECTION LAUNCH 🥂

Photos from Empowered Indoor Cycling & Strength Studio's post 10/10/2023

HUGE Thank you to Empowered Indoor Cycling & Strength Studio & Jocelyn DeMaio for hosting another fabulous event for Breast Friends Fund. You raised over $1600 for Metastatic Breast Cancer research at Smilow Cancer Hospital & Yale Cancer Center. Thank you al who attened and donated raffle prizes. TOGETHER we will find a cure!

Photos from Sarah Cody's post 09/10/2023

Thank you Sarah Cody from WTNH News 8 for moderating our patient panel for Caring for Metastatic Breast Cancer A Confernce for Patients & Caregivers Yale Cancer Center Smilow Cancer Hospital! TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

06/10/2023

Thank you Irene Tourkantonis Luaices & Donut Crazy West Hartford for donating sales from Pink Donut for the entire month of October to Metastatic Breast Cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital
TOGETHER WE WILL FIND A CURE

06/10/2023

Looking forward to this fabulous event Empowered Indoor Cycling & Strength Studio on Sunday! Please register
Hope to see you there 💕

28/09/2023

Now through Oct. 21st, when you purchase a B Strong Bracelet Baribault Jewelers will donate 20% of proceeds to Breast Friends Fund Support the cause with your purchase, and remind those fighting and supporting the fight against breast cancer
to B Strong 💕
Purchase here: https://www.thepowertob.com/.../b-strong-bracelet.../

Now through Oct. 21st, when you purchase a B Strong Bracelet we will donate 20% of proceeds to Breast Friends Fund!

This organization has raised over $1 million already in its mission to find a cure for metastatic breast cancer. Support the cause with your purchase, and remind those fighting and supporting the fight against breast cancer
to B Strong 💕

Purchase here: https://www.thepowertob.com/product/b-strong-bracelet-supporting-breast-cancer-research/

Photos from Breast Friends Fund's post 07/09/2023

Thank you Jeffrey Segal & CIG Private Wealth Management for donating $500 from your corn hole tournament to Metastatic Breast Cancer research Smilow Cancer Hospital
TOGETHER we will find a cure 💕

Breast Friends Fund 05/09/2023

Breast Friends Fund is so excited to have our 1st team in the Closer to Free Ride on Saturday! 100% of our teams money goes to Metastatic Breast Cancer research at Smilow Cancer Hospital under the direction of Dr. Eric Winer! Thank you to our amazing captain Kevin Tabellione to putting this team together! No plans Saturday you can still join our team. If you would like to donate to one of our team member please click on the link below. NO donation is TOO SMALL! TOGETHER WE WILL FIND A CURE!

Breast Friends Fund I'm excited to be participating in the 13th annual Closer to Free Ride on September 9th. I've signed up to support patient care and research at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. 100% of the funds I raise go directly to changing and saving lives. Will you support me with a donation today...

13/07/2023

HUGE Thank you to Jesse Rickis & Hamilton Sunstrand Emergency Services Officer IAFF Local I-88 for raising $3500 in memory of their amazing sisters & my dear friend Heidi Vasseur Vaughan. You are so missed by so many. You will live forever in our hearts! Thank you officers for supporting our mission to end Breast Cancer Forever!
TOGETHER WE WILL FIND A CURE