Connecticut Coast Soccer Partners with the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation to Raise New Breast Cancer Research Funds

Connecticut Coast Soccer (CCS) has named the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (TBBCF) as the exclusive charitable beneficiary of CCS’s 2013 Nike Labor Day Classic Tournament. Since 1994, the mission of CCS is to enhance the reputation and visibility of youth soccer programs in southeastern Connecticut by offering tournaments, clinics, and specialized soccer training. The Labor Day Classic presented by Nike, in its third year, is an integral part of CCS commitment to building the game of soccer in Southeastern Connecticut, while showcasing the area as a vacation destination for youth players and their families. “We are excited to partner with TBBCF to raise awareness of breast cancer in Connecticut and to fund new research that will one day lead to treatments for this terrible disease. Our 2013 Nike Labor Day Classic Tournament will be bringing 96 teams and more than 5,000 people from around the East Coast to the Waterford/East Lyme area this Labor Day, and we are excited to introduce that audience to TBBCF and develop new support for the Foundation.” said Mark Shreve, President of CCS. “As a lifelong Waterford resident and neighbor, I grew up knowing Terri Brodeur and playing soccer with her brothers Victor, Chris and Anthony, all of whom loved the game of soccer.” said CCS Founder Rob Brule. “To know that our Labor Day Tournament will help remember Terri and her family, and help raise awareness of the great work being done by the Brodeur Foundation, is an honor to be a part of.” “We are honored to be part of this exciting soccer tournament and thank CCS for such a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for breast cancer research.” said Mary DeVizia, TBBCF Executive Director. Registration for the 2013 Nike Labor Day Classic Tournament is now open. Please visit the CCS web site for more information, www.conncoastsoccer.com or call 860-884-0230. For more information about the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation and its Walk Across Southeastern CT that will take place on October 5, 2013, please visit www.tbbcf.org or call 860-245-0402.