• NH Gives 2024

    Hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is the state's largest day-of-giving - bringing together hundreds of nonprofits and tens of thousands of donors to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the causes served by NH's nonprofit sector. It is 24 hours for Granite Staters to give back to the […]

  • Tithing Tuesday at Congdon’s After Dark

    Join My Breast Cancer Support and Congdon's After Dark for Tithing Tuesday on July 16th. Congdon’s After Dark is the only food truck park in New England offering a unique and convenient dinner option for summer residents and local guests. With up to 10 food trucks serving from 4-8 p.m. with at least one truck […]

  • Moore Fight Moore Strong Golf Tournament

    Rochester Country Club 94 Church Street, Rochester, United States

    This is the FIFTH annual MFMS Golf Tournament hosted at Rochester Country Club! The goal of this event is for the community to come together to celebrate the legacy of our best friend Jessica Moore while continuing her mission to raise awareness for Metastatic Breast Cancer. 2024 Updates: Moore Fight Moore Strong Foundation 5th Annual […]

  • BCAM at Green Truck

    Green Truck 27 Hancock Lane, Sanford, ME, United States

    At My Breast Cancer Support, we’re grateful for the support of businesses like Green Truck, who are helping us make a difference in the lives of local breast cancer patients. This October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Green Truck is launching a special initiative to give back. Throughout the month, they’ll be offering […]

  • BCAM at The Vibe Collective

    The Vibe Collective 153 Congress St., Portsmouth, United States

    The Vibe Collective, an art and fashion hub in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, is now collecting donations in support of My Breast Cancer Support. At The Vibe Collective, you'll find hand-selected gifts and apparel, along with work from talented designers and artists who share their creative vision with the world. Their mission is to […]

  • BCAM at Portsmouth Physical Therapy

    Portsmouth Physical Therapy 161 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, United States

    This October, patients at Portsmouth Physical Therapy have a fun and impactful way to give back! After each appointment, they can make a donation to see their physical therapists do push-ups, and at the end of the month, the total donations will be matched and given to My Breast Cancer Support. We're so grateful to […]

  • Karate International October Fundraiser

    Karate International 137 Epping Rd, Exeter, United States

    Karate International is offering 4 weeks of lessons for just $49, and if you mention My Breast Cancer Support (MBCS), 100% of the proceeds will go directly to support our mission!

  • Alex & Associates October Fundraiser

    Alex & Associates 1 Windhaven Dr., Rochester, United States

    In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Alex & Associates will donate $100 from every closing this October to My Breast Cancer Support.

  • Leone, McDonnell & Roberts October Fundraiser

    Leone, McDonnell & Roberts 273 Locust Street, Suite 207, Dover, United States

    A big thank you to Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, Certified Public Accountants, with offices in Dover, Wolfeboro, and North Conway, New Hampshire, for raising essential funds to support breast cancer patients this month!

  • JACK Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram October Fundraiser

    Jack Chrysler Ford 824 Portland Rd, Saco, ME, United States

    Thank you to Jack Dodge Jeep Ram in Saco, Maine, for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donating $100 for every car sold this October. Your generosity helps make a difference for breast cancer patients!

  • Wentworth By The Sea Country Club Tennis Fundraiser

    Wentworth By The Sea Country Club 60 Wentworth Rd, Rye, United States

    Thank you to the members of the Wentworth By The Sea Country Club for hosting a tennis fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Your dedication and generosity make a meaningful difference in the lives of local breast cancer patients.

  • Donate and Shop at The Fabulous Find

    The Fabulous Find 139 State Road, Kittery, ME, United States

    Donate and Shop in OCTOBER and Support My Breast Cancer Support. Come shop for your "Fabulous Finds" Bring in your gently worn clothing, jewelry Art, antiques, tableware and home furnishings. Open Wed-Sat 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

  • Party for Pink at AW Plastic Surgery

    AW Plastic Surgery 500 Market St. Suite B1, Portsmouth, United States

    Join AW Plastic Surgery for an event promoting breast cancer awareness. Expect food, champagne, raffles, and promotions.

  • Seacoast Harley-Davidson 3rd Annual Pro Rider Rodeo Motorcycle Skills Competition

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

    Join us for a thrilling weekend of motorcycle excitement at the Pro Rider Rodeo Motorcycle Skills Competition! This in-person event will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, and Sunday, October 13, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM both days! Saturday will feature the Novice Competition in the morning and Biker Games for all in the […]

  • The DRIPBaR: Anniversary Celebration

    The Drip Bar Portsmouth 77 Hanover St, Portsmouth, United States

    To celebrate the first anniversary on the weekend of October 18th, we're offering 50% off every drip with a $50 donation to My Breast Cancer Support and free B12 shots with a $25 donation.

  • Seacoast Board of REALTORS® Online Auction

    Online

      Don’t miss That 70’s Party on November 15th, hosted by the Seacoast Board of REALTORS® at their Installation Gala. This groovy evening features an online auction where you can bid on amazing items to support local breast cancer patients. Start bidding now at >> charityauction.bid/SBRGALA.

  • Topless for a Cause

    Tara Photography 15 Fourth St., Dover, NH, United States

    Topless for a Cause” is happening Saturday, November 30th from 4-6pm at Tara Photography studio in downtown Dover! All proceeds will go directly to My Breast Cancer Support. Last year’s event raised $1500, let’s beat that!Save the date and book your sitter! Come drop into the studio for a quirky, funny, throwback portrait of you […]

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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 Commonwealth Property & Casualty. 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.