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  • Bust A Move for Boobs Zumbathon

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    Anytime Fitness 262 1st NH Tpke, Northwood, United States

    Join us for BustaMove for Boobs Zumbathon, a high-energy Zumba party in support of breast cancer awareness and local breast cancer patients. Wear your pink and come ready to move, dance, and have fun for a great cause! This free community event will bring people together for fitness, fun, and fundraising, with proceeds benefiting a […]

  • Seacoast Harley Davidson Bike Night June

    Seacoast Harley Davidson 17 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH, United States

    Join My Breast Cancer Support at Seacoast Harley-Davidson’s Bike Night: Back to the Locals for an evening of community, connection, motorcycles, music, food trucks, giveaways, and more. My Breast Cancer Support will be onsite sharing information about our mission and the local support we provide to breast cancer patients and their families throughout the Seacoast […]

  • Seacoast Harley Davidson Bike Night July

    Seacoast Harley Davidson 17 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH, United States

    Join My Breast Cancer Support at Seacoast Harley-Davidson’s Bike Night: Back to the Locals for an evening of community, connection, motorcycles, music, food trucks, giveaways, and more. My Breast Cancer Support will be onsite sharing information about our mission and the local support we provide to breast cancer patients and their families throughout the Seacoast […]

  • Evening by the Sea Gala​ 2026

    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 […]

  • Seacoast Harley Davidson Bike Night August

    Seacoast Harley Davidson 17 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, NH, United States

    Join My Breast Cancer Support at Seacoast Harley-Davidson’s Bike Night: Back to the Locals for an evening of community, connection, motorcycles, music, food trucks, giveaways, and more. My Breast Cancer Support will be onsite sharing information about our mission and the local support we provide to breast cancer patients and their families throughout the Seacoast […]

  • Celebrate Pink 5K & Walk 2026 (In-Person Cancelled)

    Portsmouth Middle School 155 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, United States

    Due to the Nor’easter expected to impact our area this weekend, we regret to share that Sunday’s in-person Run/Walk has been canceled. The safety of our participants, volunteers, staff, and community must […]

  • Charity Gaming at The Brook 2026

    The Brook Casino 319 New Zealand Rd., Seabrook, United States

    Charity Gaming kicks off today at The Brook, New Hampshire's top destination for casino gaming and race wagering, and home to the state's largest DraftKings Sportsbook. From September 28th - 2nd, head to The Brook, America's largest charity casino, where 35% of all casino gaming proceeds will be donated to My Breast Cancer Support.

  • Wedding Dress Raffle — Boutique Leslie Bridal

    Boutique Leslie Bridal 163 Central Ave. Suite 1, Dover, NH, United States

    Win a wedding dress valued at up to $2,500 while supporting a meaningful cause! Boutique Leslie Bridal is hosting a Wedding Dress Raffle during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to benefit My Breast Cancer Support. Dates: October 1–31, 2026 Community partner: Boutique Leslie Bridal Visit the boutique’s Facebook page for raffle details, entry instructions, and updates. […]

  • Pick on Your PT — Portsmouth Physical Therapy

    Portsmouth Physical Therapy 161 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, United States

    Have a little fun while giving back this October! Portsmouth Physical Therapy’s “Pick on Your PT” fundraiser invites participants to make a donation in support of My Breast Cancer Support. Dates: October 1–31, 2026 Community partner: Portsmouth Physical Therapy Ask the team how to participate and help make a difference for local breast cancer patients […]

  • Soul Level Animal Communication October Fundraiser

    Support My Breast Cancer Support through a session with Soul Level Animal Communicator Jody Crotty. A portion of October session proceeds will benefit our organization, helping provide support to local breast cancer patients and their families. Dates: October 1–31, 2026 Community partner: Soul Level Animal Communicator — Jody Crotty Visit Jody’s website for session details, […]

  • LeMay Family Goodworks Sponsors 150 New Patient Bags

    A thoughtful gift can bring comfort during an overwhelming time. This October, LeMay Family Goodworks is sponsoring 150 new patient bags for My Breast Cancer Support. We are grateful for this generous commitment to helping local breast cancer patients feel supported by their community. Month: October 2026 Community partner: LeMay Family Goodworks  

  • Portsmouth Ford October Fundraiser

    Dates: October 1–31, 2026 Location: Portsmouth Ford, 400 Spaulding Turnpike, Portsmouth, NH Time: During dealership sales hours Portsmouth Ford is driving support for our community this Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Throughout October, Portsmouth Ford will make a donation to My Breast Cancer Support for every car or truck sold, helping provide practical and financial assistance […]

  • On the Go Hair Designs’ 15th Annual Pink Month Fundraiser

    On The Go Hair Designs 243 Main Street, Saco, ME, United States

    This October, On the Go Hair Designs is celebrating its 15th Annual Pink Month Fundraiser in support of local breast cancer patients and their families. What began as a Cut-A-Thon 15 years ago has grown into a month-long community fundraiser and raffle dedicated to bringing hope, compassion and meaningful assistance to people diagnosed with breast […]

  • Ash Alchemy Spa October Facial Fundraiser

    Ash Alchemy Spa 110 Brewery Lane, Suite 201, Portsmouth, United States

    This October, self-care becomes an opportunity to care for someone else. Book and receive any facial at Ash Alchemy Spa during the month of October, and the spa will donate a facial treatment to a woman undergoing treatment for breast cancer. These donated treatments will offer local women a moment of comfort, relaxation and compassionate […]

  • Lucozzi Portraits Fundraiser

    Lucozzi Portraits 71 Faulkner St, Suite 215, North Billerica, MA, United States

    Capture a special family memory while supporting local breast cancer patients! Lucozzi Portraits in Billerica, Massachusetts, is offering a $500 In-Studio Family Portrait Certificate to anyone who donates $99 or more directly to My Breast Cancer Support during October or November 2026. The certificate covers an in-studio family portrait session and includes substantial print credit. […]

  • Red Robin Tuesday Fundraiser

    Red Robin 99 Rockingham Park BLVD, Salem, United States

    Make your Tuesday meal count this October! Red Robin’s participating Salem, Nashua and Manchester locations will donate 20% of sales to My Breast Cancer Support on Tuesdays during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Gather your family or friends and enjoy a meal that helps support local patients and their families. Location - Salem, Nashua and Manchester, […]

  • Play Pink Volleyball Game Night — Marshwood High School

    Marshwood High school 260 Dow Hwy,, South Berwick, ME, United States

    Wear pink and cheer on Marshwood High School Volleyball at Play Pink Volleyball Game Night! Join the school community on October 6 for an evening celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supporting My Breast Cancer Support. Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Start time: To be announced — please confirm with the school before attending Location: […]

© 2026 My Breast Cancer Support is an independent NH 501C3 non-profit organization with no affiliation to any national organizations. Tax ID 43-2072206
Lauren Zanetti

Lauren Zanetti

President, Board of Directors

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

Jennie Halstead

Executive Director

Jennie’s journey with breast cancer began in 2010 when she was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. In 2012, her passion for advocacy led her to join the MBCS Board of Directors, and by 2014, she stepped into the role of Executive Director. Since then, Jennie has been the heart and soul of the organization, skillfully managing fundraising activities, coordinating events, overseeing marketing and outreach, fostering relationships with partners, and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities. She also serves as a vital bridge between MBCS and the area cancer centers and hospitals they proudly collaborate with.

With a rich background in business management, Jennie brought her expertise and leadership from her nine-year tenure as co-owner and business Manager at Fiddlehead Farms Marketplace in Dover, New Hampshire, where she cultivated a deep understanding of organizational excellence and community connection. Jennie is the New Hampshire Team Leader for the National Breast Cancer Coalition, headquartered in Washington DC.

Christine Chrysafidis

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

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 Keslar Insurance. Amy also is a Group Exercise Instructor at The Works.

 

Stephanie Retrosi

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

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

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

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.

Christina Ennabe, LCMHC, LPC

Board of Directors

Christina Ennabe, LCMHC, LPC, is a licensed therapist in private practice with a focus on trauma informed and integrative care. With a background in personal training and health coaching, she values whole person wellness. Christina is local to the Seacoast and enjoys watercolor, singing, and spending time on hiking trails with her dog.

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.

Eva Lizer, MD, MPH

Board of Directors

Eva Lizer, MD, MPH, is a subspecialty trained board-certified breast imaging radiologist. Eva has been a physician for over 20 years and now runs her own private practice breast imaging clinic here on the Seacoast, Breast Center of New England. Her public health degree gives her a global viewpoint into care delivery and women's health, while her years of breast cancer diagnosis have taught her that every woman has different needs. Eva is a serial dog and cat fosterer, gluten free baker, and avid traveler with her husband and sons.