MBCC | Caring Connections retreat 2019

Caring Connections Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat

It's that time again! Time to register for the Caring Connections Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat.

Caring Connections staff wrote, “This year we will be gathering together for rejuvenation, relaxation, and connecting with other breast cancer survivors at the YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan on Branch Lake. Our retreat is happening a little early this year, Saturday and Sunday, August 24 & 25, 2019. This 2-day event is free to any woman from the state of Maine who has had a breast cancer diagnosis, and can be at any stage of diagnosis. Participants are welcome to participate in as many or as little of the activities as they would like.”

Click here for more details and registration information.

Please note: The events listed on this page are listed as a convenience for visitors to our website and are not necessarily sponsored by Maine Breast Cancer Coalition. Events sponsored by MBCC will be identified as such.

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A Sweet Way to Support MBCC in October!

For the second consecutive year, through the month of October, the Bangor Chick-fil-A Restaurant will donate $1.00 to MBCC's Support Service Fund from every 6-count of chocolate chunk cookies sold in the restaurant. Many thanks to the folks at the Bangor Chick-fil-A Restaurant and their customers!

DND Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit Support Service Fund: October 5, Sidney

For the third consecutive year, our generous supporters at DND Disc Golf of Sidney have chosen MBCC as the recipient of funds raised at their annual benefit disc golf tournament in memory of Effie Tillson, who passed away from breast cancer in 2014. The tournament will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Last year, they raised $3,620 for the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition’s Support Service Fund in just one day! The year before, they raised more than $2,300. This year’s proceeds will also be donated to the Support Service Fund and will help Maine residents with unmet breast cancer or breast health related needs.

DND Disc Golf is located at 214 Philbrick Road, Sidney. For more information about this fun event, contact DND Disc Golf at 207-313-6222 or visit their Facebook page here.

A Serious Fundraiser, Not a Serious Golf Game! Sunday, September 15 in Westbrook

Our friends at Sunset Ridge Golf Links are hosting their third annual Pink Cart To The Cure event to benefit the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition. Save the date and get involved in this fun-filled event!

Check out the online benefit silent auction at Bidding Owl. There are lots of great items up for bid!

The event will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Sunset Ridge Golf Links at 771 Cumberland St, Westbrook, Maine.

See the poster above for signup information and details!

MBCC Presented with Donation at Fraternal Order of Eagles Brewer Charity Dinner

Representatives from the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition were honored to attend the Brewer Fraternal Order of Eagles annual charity dinner on June 24, 2019.

The Brewer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and the Brewer Ladies' Auxiliary presented checks totaling $3,169 to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Support Service Fund. They also announced that the Support Service Fund will receive an additional donation of $5,240 through the statewide Eagles organization, making a total donation of $8,409! This extraordinarily generous contribution will go a long way in helping Maine residents in need of breast cancer or breast health related assistance.

The Brewer Maine Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Ladies Auxiliary, along with the State Eagles organization, have been a major source of funding for the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition for many years. We deeply appreciate their hard work in fundraising throughout the year, and their hospitality on this wonderful evening!

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Top photo, left to right:
Larry Dawson, Secretary of the Brewer Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Eagles State organization; Ro LeGasse, MBCC Support Service Fund program assistant

Bottom photo, left to right: Brenda Thurston, past President of the Brewer Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary; Steven Johnson, Vice President of the Brewer Aerie; Christine Haiss, MBCC Board of Directors and Support Service Fund Committee member

Douglas Dynamics of Rockland: Sixth Consecutive Year of Support

For the sixth consecutive year, Douglas Dynamics/Fisher Engineering of Rockland, manufacturer of Fisher snowplows, made a generous donation to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition.

In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, beginning in October 2018, Fisher Engineering made available a special limited-edition pink lift arm kit. This kit was available for purchase through Fisher snowplow dealer locations. For every kit purchased, Fisher Engineering made a $50 donation to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition, totaling $6,750.

All of us at Maine Breast Cancer Coalition greatly appreciate Douglas Dynamics' ongoing support!