Three-Day Walk Funds Breast Cancer Research
September 9, 2004—Oakland, CA—Our inspiration arrives from many
sources. When Brandy Brune of Redwood City found herself dissatisfied and
unchallenged by a recent walk-a-thon event, she developed one of her own.
On September 10, Brandy and her friend, Sarah Null, whose mothers struggle
against breast cancer was lost in January 2000, will embark on a 54-mile,
three-day hike in the Sierras on the northeastern border of Yosemite. Each
day, they will hike 17-18 miles and rise and descend through about 3000 vertical
feet of elevation, carrying all of their supplies (approximately 35 pounds
each) on their backs.
Brandy solicited sponsorships with the goal of raising $2000 for the California
Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP). Brandy’s and Sarah’s
inspiration to participate in the fight against breast cancer in turn inspires
us to do everything we can to eliminate the disease.
About the CBCRP
The mission of the California Breast Cancer Research Program is to eliminate
breast cancer by leading innovation in research, communication, and collaboration
in the California scientific and lay communities.
Created by the State Legislature in 1993, the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) is the largest state-funded breast cancer research program in the nation and is administered by the University of California, Office of the President. To date, the CBCRP has awarded 617 grants to 70 scientific institutions and community entities, totaling more than $160 million for research in California to prevent, treat, and cure breast cancer. Grants from the CBCRP fill gaps not traditionally funded by other research programs to jump-start new areas of investigation that push the boundaries of research and foster new collaborations. The CBCRP is funded through the voluntary tax check-off program on personal income tax form 540, a portion of the state tobacco tax, and individual contributions. For more information call 888 313-2277, or visit www.cbcrp.org.
