3rd annual BCA flagraising!
The BCA raised its flag on October 3 at Greenwich Town Hall to kick off the celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  BCA president Debbie Black and Executive Director Yonni Wattenmaker introduced Alliance supporters Paula and Robert Burton, Sr., who hoisted the banner with the help of the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club Honor Guard.  First Selectman Peter Tesei read a proclomation declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and recognizing the Breast Cancer Alliance for its efforts to find a cure.  Dr. Barbara A. Ward, Medical Director of the Breast Center at Greenwich Hospital, gave a presentation on New Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer while guests dined on box lunches provided by Libby Coverly Cooke Catering. The flag will fly outside of the building for the entire month. 

 

Robert Burton, Sr. raising the flag with the Boys and Girls Club Honor Guard

First Selectman Peter Tesei with Amanda Davis

Debbie Black introducing the day

Before the event	Marching with the flag
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Burton, Sr.	The Grace Notes
Watching the speakers	The Boys and GirlsClub Honor Guard
Watching the flag being raised	Gatsby
The Hanlon Family	Paula Burton with the Hon. Livvy Floren
The BCA Banner	Jane Batkin and Linda Profusek
The Crowd	Three flags