3/20/2007
Event at Thomas Jefferson University to Recognize Researchers
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition will recognize researchers who have been selected to receive grants through the Income Tax Check-Off for breast cancer research at Thomas Jefferson University on Thursday, March 22 at 10:30 am in the Bluemle Life Sciences Building of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Thousands of Pennsylvania taxpayers have donated all or part of their income tax return to fund breast and cervical cancer research being done right here in the state.
The Income Tax Check-Off for Breast and Cervical Cancer Research has become the most popular refund donation option in Pennsylvania since its inception in 1997, when the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition worked with the state legislature to enact the program. Every penny that has been raised through the initiative goes directly to fund breast and cervical cancer research conducted by Pennsylvania researchers. Pennsylvanians are reminded to check line 35 on the PA 40 tax form to donate their state tax refund to help make a difference.
“Thomas Jefferson University is pleased to receive support for three of our researchers working in breast and cervical cancer,” said Robert L. Barchi, MD, Ph.D, President of Thomas Jefferson University. “These funds will allow each of our researchers to further explore their area of study to help us develop better prevention and treatment for breast and cervical cancer.”
PBCC President & Founder, Pat Halpin-Murphy, said, “The overwhelming response to this initiative over the course of the past ten years demonstrates just how important finding a cure for breast and cervical cancer is to the people of Pennsylvania. It is also a testament to the exceptional researchers that we have right here in our state.”
Halpin-Murphy chairs the PA Cancer Control, Prevention and Research Advisory Board’s Income Tax Check-Off Committee, which recommends how the refund donations should be distributed. To date, 41 research grants have been awarded.
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and unique outreach initiatives. The PBCC is a statewide non-profit organization that creates the hope of a brighter tomorrow by providing action and information to women with breast cancer today. For more information, visit www.pabreastcancer.org
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