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Shop NowThe BRAS On Fire For A Cure
The BRAS On Fire For A Cure is a combination of two legacys born in honor of one amazing woman! The BRAS - "Broads (and Buds) Raising Awarness & Support Against Breast Cancer" was created in 2007 in honor of my mom, Leslie, and her twin sister, Leah, after both being diagnosed with breast cancer within 6 months of each other. As a team, we participated in several Susan G. Koman Race For A Cure walks in their honor.
In 2012, my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The cancer had spread into the bones. During her journey, my dad and one of his coworkers had the fantastic idea to turn a reserve Berea Fire Department fire truck into a pink fire truck - On Fire For A Cure was born! Since October of 2016, the pink fire truck has been to countless events to raise money and awarness for cancer as well as visits with cancer patients. Volunteers from the fire department will take the truck to patients at their last chemo tretment or other events in hope of brightening their days.
This year we have decided to bring The BRAS and On Fire For A Cure together in memory and honor of my mom who fought a courageous and graceful battle with this awful disease. She won the battle on June 10th and is no longer in pain or suffering! While we miss her more than words can express, we knew this would be the best way to honor her memory. The only thing that makes it even better is the walk will be taking place on what would have been my parents 34th wedding aniversary.
We want to thank anyone in advance who feels lead to donate to this wonderful cause. Our hope is that one day there will be a cure for this horrible disease!
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The BRAS On Fire For A Cure is a combination of two legacys born in honor of one amazing woman! The BRAS - "Broads (and Buds) Raising Awarness & Support Against Breast Cancer" was created in 2007 in honor of my mom, Leslie, and her twin sister, Leah, after both being diagnosed with breast cancer within 6 months of each other. As a team, we participated in several Susan G. Koman Race For A Cure walks in their honor.
In 2012, my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. The cancer had spread into the bones. During her journey, my dad and one of his coworkers had the fantastic idea to turn a reserve Berea Fire Department fire truck into a pink fire truck - On Fire For A Cure was born! Since October of 2016, the pink fire truck has been to countless events to raise money and awarness for cancer as well as visits with cancer patients. Volunteers from the fire department will take the truck to patients at their last chemo tretment or other events in hope of brightening their days.
This year we have decided to bring The BRAS and On Fire For A Cure together in memory and honor of my mom who fought a courageous and graceful battle with this awful disease. She won the battle on June 10th and is no longer in pain or suffering! While we miss her more than words can express, we knew this would be the best way to honor her memory. The only thing that makes it even better is the walk will be taking place on what would have been my parents 34th wedding aniversary.
We want to thank anyone in advance who feels lead to donate to this wonderful cause. Our hope is that one day there will be a cure for this horrible disease!
Thank you for fueling the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer.
Cancer hits far too close to home, so the funds you raise will help do the same. Through services and resources like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near hospitals, and a live 24/7 helpline, cancer patients and their families will feel the love. Here’s how recent money raised has been put to incredible uses.
As of January 2022, we have invested $71 M for potentially lifesaving breast cancer specific research grants.
We have received over 250,000 calls and chats from patients and caregivers seeking support in 2021
Cancer patients benefited from ACS transportation support through our Road TO Recovery program and transportation grants in 2021, with nearly 229,000 rides provided.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors for fueling the American Cancer Society's fight against breast cancer.
Need an event shirt or looking for other ways to bring more pink into your wardrobe?
Check out our online store today. Proceeds from every purchase will benefit the American Cancer Society and the fight against breast cancer.
Shop NowThis isn’t what I wanted.
Welcome to our Team Page. We've formed a team because this cause is important to us. We want to help. And walking and raising money in our local American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is the best way we can do that. We all have different reasons for participating but we share a determination to help save lives from breast cancer.
There are so many ways that the money our team raises helps. It’s helping fund innovative research. It's providing free information for people dealing with the disease. It’s providing rides to treatment and places to stay for people who have to seek treatment far from home. In short, our money is helping save lives. Consider donating to our team and helping advance the cause.
How We Support the American Cancer Society
Of course we walk in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. And we solicit donations from family, friends, and other supporters. But we also schedule fundraisers in lead-up to the big event. Bake-sales, car washes, and countless other types of events. And we promote those on social media, through Facebook and Twitter, by word of mouth, and through flyers at work and around the neighborhood. The success of fundraising events depends on two things - hard work and getting the word out. And we're out to do both. Keep an eye out for our fundraising events.
Join us. Donate today. Or walk with us.