Please join us for 18 holes of fun on Monday, September 25, 2023, for our Seacoast Board of Realtors Annual Charity Golf Outing. The event will again be held at the beautiful Wentworth By The Sea Country Club at 60 Wentworth Road Rye, NH 03870. Don't miss this great opportunity to play one of the […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us as the Blue Hawks take on the Bulldogs on September 27th at 3:45 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm. Help Exeter High School raise $1,500 for local breast cancer patients. Bake sale, 50/50 raffle, and Blue Hawks merch!
Two women close to the Boutique Leslie Family fought and BEAT breast cancer in 2020. This raffle was created in honor of their courageous battle. 💗 During the entire month of October, we will be selling raffle tickets to WIN your Wedding Dress! 👰 (valued up to $2,500) The link to purchase tickets can be […]
Pick on your PT this month! Challenge your PT to repetitions of: * Squats * Wall Clocks * Push Ups * Burpees Proceeds will support local breast cancer patients and their families right here on the seacoast of NH and in southern Maine. Cash, credit card, check, or donate directly on their site (just indicate […]
Join us for a great evening supporting a local cause My Breast Cancer Support & Ink4Pink. Bank your Tox with one of our skilled providers 10% off laser packages 15% off skincare $100 off a syringe of filler Raffles Drinks and light refreshments will be served. $50 suggested entry fee – 100% will be donated […]
We’re gathering this day to celebrate survivors, and support the inspirational nonprofits that support women as they not only survive breast cancer - but THRIVE as heroes among us! For more information contact Candace at [email protected] or (978) 810-8431 Click here if you would like to make a donation.
Join us for the second annual Tossin' for Tatas Charity Cornhole Tournament! This year will be even bigger and better with 4 separate tournaments, including the return of the Queen of the Court women's singles battle feature for the coveted T4T 2023 custom crown and the exciting addition of the Juniors Switcholio Mixer, all taking […]
Join us for a thrilling day of motorcycle excitement at the Pro Rider Rodeo Motorcycle Skills Competition! You’ll watch the best riders in New England compete! This in-person event will take place on Sun Oct 15 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). While you’re here, be sure to wear pink! We’re going to turn […]
Join My Breast Cancer Support for a fun and fabulous night of painting, sipping, and supporting local breast cancer patients and their families. Bring a friend and a beverage to enjoy while listening to music, chatting with people from our incredible community, and creating a masterpiece to take home. This is a fundraising event and […]
Join us for a meaningful evening of community support and delicious dining at Lee Frank's in South Berwick! On Wednesday, April 10th, from 3:00 to 8:00, we're hosting "Burgers with Benefits" – a special fundraising event in partnership with My Breast Cancer Support. Indulge in mouthwatering burgers while making a difference in the lives of […]
Wentworth By The Sea Country Club
60 Wentworth Rd, Rye, United States
The Evening by the Sea Gala is an extraordinary event hosted by My Breast Cancer Support with a dual purpose: to raise crucial funds and heighten awareness for local breast cancer patients in need. This enchanting evening unfolds against the stunning backdrop of the sea, where compassion meets community. As the sun dips below […]
Celebrate the incredible journey of strength and resilience as we mark the 15th anniversary of our awesome 5K event, dedicated to breast cancer patients. Step into a world adorned with love and positivity, where every footstep embodies hope and determination. Together, we honor the amazing spirit of those who have faced the battle against breast […]
The Brook Casino
319 New Zealand Rd., Seabrook, United States
Our first annual comedy show to support local breast cancer patients held in the intimate and cozy venue of the Seasons Room at The Brook Casino. Join us as we laugh, love and share stories all while raising money for local breast cancer patients and their families! Here is the line up! JIM COLLITON Jim is a […]
Lauren lives in Rye, NH with her husband, Anthony, and children, Bruno and Josephine. She has been an oncology Physician Assistant for 8 years; first at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and most recently at New England Cancer Specialists in Portsmouth, NH. Her passion is caring for those with cancer and their families. She has seen first-hand the impact MyBCS has on the lives on patients and is proud to help contribute to their mission.
Jennie Halstead
Executive Director
Jennie was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2010. She joined the MBCS Board of Directors in 2012, in 2014 she became our Executive Director. Jennie is responsible for the organization’s internal and external fundraising activities and events, marketing, outreach, partner relations as well as ongoing day-to-day operations. She also continues to be the liaison to the 8 area cancer centers and hospitals MBCS is currently partnered with.
Jennie has a background in business management and held the position of Business Manager at Fiddlehead Farms Marketplace in Dover, New Hampshire for nine years.
Christine Chrysafidis
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Christine, MyBCS Treasurer, attended the Evening By The Sea Gala event and joined the board shortly thereafter. She joined to represent, support and fight for her mom who was diagnosed with breast cancer this year and all the other amazing woman out there. She is currently a CPA at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts and enjoys shopping with her mom, going to the beach, and going on the boat with family and friends.
Amy Howard
Secretary, Board of Directors
Amy has been on the MyBCS board for several years and she actively supports all fundraising and MyBCS events. She studied Communication at UNH and is a Licensed Insurance Agent with Commonwealth Property & Casualty. Amy also is a Group Exercise Instructor at The Works.
Stephanie Retrosi
Board of Directors
Stephanie went to her first Evening by the Sea Gala in 2022 and then was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 3 months later. She joined the Board in March 2023. Stephanie is a full-time real estate agent and co-owns Atlantic Gymnastics with her husband Tony. In spare her spare time Stephanie loves to travel and hike. She has 2 grown children and lives in Dover NH with her husband and their third child- her dog Cooper.
Katharine Libby
Board of Directors
Katharine resides in York, ME, alongside her husband, Kevin, daughter, Vivienne, and their beloved dog, Charlie. Having courageously confronted Breast Cancer at the age of 32, she was inspired to deepen her involvement in supporting women and their families affected by this formidable disease. Following her move from Boston to Maine, she discovered MyBCS and was so moved by its mission that she recently became a board member. Katharine has spent the majority of her career leading high performing customer success and account management teams at rising technology start-ups.
Tina Saltmarsh
Development & Senior Project Manager
Tina’s first experience with MyBCS was as a participant in the Celebrate Pink 5K event in 2012 and then she joined the CP5K Planning Committee for several years before signing on as the Special Projects Administrator. Tina is responsible for supporting many of the back-end systems, streamlining workflows, helping with ongoing tasks, and managing all types of projects.
Tina is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience managing multiple, concurrent technology projects for national clients. She leads teams of internal and contracted resources to successful project completion.
Shelley Violette
Program Administrator
Shelley was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2020. While recovering from a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction, she happily joined the Celebrate Pink 5K Committee and then proudly joined My Breast Cancer Support as the Program Administrator in the summer of 2021. Shelley’s role is to support the mission of My Breast Cancer Support by providing patient and cancer center outreach, ensuring that the emotional and financial needs of local breast cancer patients are met.
Shelley is a teacher at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine, where she teaches English to ninth graders. She lives in Kennebunk, Maine, where she enjoys the close proximity of the beaches and the coast of Maine with her daughter, Chloe.
Kathy Lijoi
Board of Directors
Kathy is a 24+ year breast cancer survivor and devotes so much love and enthusiasm to our mission of supporting local breast cancer patients. Kathy is a multi-talented executive with over 35 years of IT, telecommunications, and customer service experience. She is currently the Chief Operation Officer at CloudHesive.
Kathy loves spending time on the seacoast with her family and recently completed the Boston Marathon!
Pat Leyman
Board of Directors
Pat lives in Greenland with her husband Bob. Together they run Lancaster Communications Group, a cloud and network consulting firm. Pat was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and was honored to join the MyBCS board as a way to give back. In her spare time, Pat enjoys traveling with her family, skiing, cycling, and hiking.
Shirley Jones
Board of Directors
Shirley attended multiple gala’s and fashion shows over the past 7 years and is thrilled to be on the board to support the important work MyBCS does in the community. She has lived in the seacoast for the past 40 years, raising her two adult children Kyle and Christina, and working in the HR services industry. She loves to travel, ski, play golf, and pickleball in her spare time.
Donna Harvey
Board of Directors
Donna recently became involved with My Breast Cancer Support through the Community Outreach Committee at the Seacoast Board of Realtors. She has supported and continues to support her friends who have had breast cancer. She lives in Greenland with her husband Terry, dogs, Gracie Mae and Rudi and cat, Jack.
Carolyn Pollet
Board of Directors
Carolyn started participating in the Celebrate Pink 5K races following her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2013, putting together a team each year that she proudly calls her tribe. She and her husband, Chris live in Stratham, NH and have been part of the Seacoast for over 30 years while raising their two adult children: Natalie and Ethan. Carolyn is a licensed attorney in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, currently working at Cross Insurance as Assistant Corporate Counsel.
Jane Pillemer
Board of Directors
Jane, a clinical psychologist, resides in Exeter, NH, with her husband, David. They both visit NYC and San Diego regularly to visit their daughters. After her successful breast cancer treatment in 2018, she has participated in the Celebrate Pink 5K race four times, grateful for MBCS’s support and for the opportunity to give back.
Rhonda Bernstein
Board of Directors
Rhonda attended numerous galas and a fashion show before her breast cancer diagnosis in 2022. Thanks to the encouragement from My Breast Cancer Support, she gained the confidence to walk their runway for the first time without her wig in 2023. As a seasoned fundraising and communications professional, Rhonda is deeply passionate about advancing the mission of nonprofits. She is excited to contribute her skills and experiences to give back to the breast cancer community.