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Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Announces New Marketing Director

The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (TBBCF) is pleased to announce that Marilyn Dayton has joined the Foundation as the Marketing Director. Dayton comes to TBBCF with over 30 years experience in marketing and advertising agency management, having worked in both New York City and Chicago for two of the world’s largest agencies, as well as running her own advertising agency in Upstate New York for many years.

Over the past 30 years, Dayton has been a newspaper reporter, creative writer, ad director, entrepreneur, a consultant, trainer and an authority in creative marketing.  As the driving force behind current, as well as, her own unique marketing vehicles, she has assisted many small businesses and large corporations to grow, reach and exceed their business goals.  Marilyn is uniquely qualified to help guide the non-profit organization in their marketing.  Today, Dayton runs her own marketing consulting company, Marketing Biz Professionals, which she will continue to do with the part-time nature of the position at TBBCF.“

I am honored and very excited to be affiliated with such a wonderful organization that is so dedicated to its cause of funding breast cancer research,” says Dayton. “This is something that I have been looking for, an organization where I can feel deeply passionate about using my experience for something that really matters, finding a cure. This is a dynamic team with fantastic volunteers and supporters, and I am very fortunate to be a part of it.”

“We are delighted to have Marilyn join the TBBCF team to help us to continue to expand the Foundation’s reach and visibility.  Her experience in the industry, creativity and passion for our cause makes Marilyn a true asset to TBBCF “ says Patti Burmahl, President, TBBCF Board of Directors.

The Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation commits that 100% of gross fundraising dollars goes directly to breast cancer research and has granted over $2.7 million for breast cancer research. The organization’s primary fundraising event is the Walk Across Southeastern CT which takes place the first Saturday of each October. For more information about becoming a volunteer, a Foundation Sponsor or learn about their 9th Annual Walk on October 4, 2014, please visit www.tbbcf.org, call 860-245-0402, or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tbbcf.

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