Breast Cancer Research Getting $250k

From SpinOdyssey

Tickets Available For Broadway On Beachside Grant Presentation July 9

WESTPORT —  SpinOdyssey™, a Norwalk-based indoor cycling fundraising organization, will be recognized for its contribution toward breast cancer research at the American Cancer Society’s 11th annual Broadway on Beachside event on Sunday, July 9, at The Inn at Longshore.

More than a quarter of a million dollars raised by SpinOdyssey will be presented to two breast cancer research scientists.  SpinOdyssey will fully fund Victor R. Grann, MD, MPH, and his study “Decision Analysis or Population Screening for BRCA 1 and 2 Mutations.” SpinOdyssey and supporters of Broadway on Beachside will partner in funding the research project of Deborah Brancho, PhD, entitled, “Identifying the Role of Adipocytes in Mammary Tumorigenesis.” 

Chaired by Maggie Hornung and Cissy Hornung, both of Westport, Broadway on Beachside is a recognition event that successfully serves as a vehicle to recognize individuals for their financial support, to formally present the significant donations to newly funded researchers, and to alert people to what cancer research is all about. Since its inception, more than $3.5 million has been earmarked for cancer research through Broadway on Beachside.

Opportunities to meet these distinguished research scientists, witness the distribution of their grants’ and enjoy the musical talents of two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton and other premiere Broadway performers are still available. 

SpinOdyssey is a volunteer-driven event organized by breast cancer survivors, spinning instructors and students, their families and friends. In its seventh year, SpinOdyssey provides riders with a memorable experience while raising breast cancer awareness. 

Spin has collectively raised nearly $800,000 directly toward the front lines of breast cancer research. Readers who would like to learn more about SpinOdyssey can log onto www.spinodyssey.org.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering, and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the society has 14 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.  The local office is in Wilton.

For more information, call 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. For more information or tickets to Broadway on Beachside, contact Gayle Alswanger at 203-563-1513 or visit www.acsevents.org/broadway.