Charitable Friends of the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of the Triad (BCRFT)
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Triad, Inc. was established in 1996 by Caroyln Myers, a breast cancer survivor. Their goal for establishing the foundation was to raise funds to help support breast cancer research. All of their proceeds are given directly to the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University to conduct research, and ultimately find a cure for cancer.
To learn more information, please call Carolyn Myers 336-463-2630.
MacKay Foundation for Cancer Research
The MacKay Foundation for Cancer Research was established in December, 2003. The foundation holds events benefiting cancer research and education at WFU School of Medicine. It is their sincere desire to make a difference in the lives of family, friends and coworkers who have been touched by cancer.
To learn more information, please visit www.mackayfoundation.org.
Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund
The Brian Piccolo Cancer Drive was established by Wake Forest University students in 1980 in memory of a great Wake Forest athlete/alum and a Chicago Bear football star who died of cancer. For the past 25 years, WFU students have planned and participated in numerous events to raise funds for cancer research at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University. Their continued dedication and fervor in supporting cancer research is commendable.
To learn more information, please contact Wake Forest University, Office of Student Development, P.O. Box 7454, Reynolda Station, Winston-Salem, NC 27109 336-758-5921.
WFU Panhellenic Council Breast Cancer Fashion Show
The sorority women of Wake Forest University continue to show dedication towards the fight against breast cancer. Each fall, the women spend countless hours organizing and executing the Panhellenic Breast Cancer Fashion Show – a philanthropic event that benefits breast cancer education and research.
To learn more information, please contact Wake Forest University, Panhellenic Council – Division of Student Life, P.O. Box 7749, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, 336-758-5185.
Friends for An Earlier Breast Cancer Test
The single mission of Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test is to support new, innovative research to identify a BIOLOGICAL test that would identify the presence of breast cancer far earlier than is now available. Friends was established in 1995 by a breast cancer survivor, Martha Kaley, who has a passion for finding a new method to detect pre-tumor breast cancer.
To learn more information, please call 888-792-3062 or visit www.earlier.org.
Golfers Against Cancer for the Triad Region:
The group was founded to show support for two golfers at a country club in Texas who were diagnosed with cancer. GAC was the idea of a golf wife who told her husband, "if you are upsest, then do something about it." The organization has grown nationally, with a chapter in the Triad area. The mission of Golfers Against Cancer is to raise funds for cancer research to honor friends battling cancer. Please designate on any donation "Triad Dinner for Cancer Research" to ensure that all money is given for local research.
To learn more information, please visit www.golfersagainstcancer.org.