Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test

11/05/2026

Looking for a gift that’s as unique as the person receiving it? Give the gift of mahj with earlier.org Custom Mahjong Tiles by !

These special, one-of-a-kind tiles are the perfect addition to any mahjong lover’s collection and make a fabulous gift for the holidays. Even better? Every purchase supports earlier.org – Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test® and our mission to find a better way to detect breast cancer earlier.

It's a gift that brings people together, makes game night even more special, AND supports a meaningful cause. Now that's a winning hand! 🀄💗

Link to purchase is in the comments ⬇

11/04/2026

🎙️ COMING UP NEXT on “Isn’t That Interesting?!”

Join Martha Kaley for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Laura Van’t Veer, a world-renowned Molecular Biologist and Leader of the Breast Oncology Program and Associate Director Applied Genomics at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Dr. Van’t Veer received an earlier.org research grant in 2012 for her project, “Detecting the Early Oncogenic Kinome Signature of Breast Cancer.”

Discover how groundbreaking research is advancing the possibilities for earlier breast cancer detection and bringing us closer to a future where earlier detection can save lives!

Stay tuned! You won't want to miss this episode! 💗

11/03/2026

What an AWESOME night at the Gathering of Friends Dinner with Dick Vitale!!! 💗🏀

📸 Relive the memories! Click the link to browse the photo gallery.
https://joysquadeast.smugmug.com/Gathering-of-Friends-for-Earlierorg/i-KFxzjPN

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special. Together, we're making an impact in the search for earlier breast cancer detection!

And a huge thank you to for the AMAZING photo gallery.

Awesome, baby! With a capital A! 💗

Sheraton Hotel 10/27/26

11/03/2026

to this week's episode of "Isn’t That Interesting?!"

In this heartfelt conversation Christine Burnside shares her personal experience of watching someone she loved face breast cancer at a very young age. She reflects on the impact of her best friend Kim's diagnosis and loss, how that experience shaped her connection to the breast cancer community, and why the mission of earlier detection is so important to her.

Join us for this meaningful conversation about friendship, loss, the power of community, and the importance of finding breast cancer earlier. Listen wherever you Podcast - Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, & Spotify. (Links are in the comments).

Christine Burnside is the Managing Social Security Disability Attorney at Deuterman Law Group in Greensboro, NC and a passionate supporter of earlier.org. A talented mahjong instructor, Christine has played an instrumental role in our mahjong fundraising events, sharing her love of the game while helping bring people together for an important cause.

11/02/2026

HOPE FLOWs, the pink Honda Accord generously donated by Flow Honda in Winston-Salem, made a special appearance at the Swingin’ for a Cure Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by our friends at Fishin' for a Cure!

11/02/2026

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

There's still time to join the fun at Blastin' for B***s! 💕 Grab your friends, gather your team, and get ready for a fun-filled day of pink sporting clays—all while supporting earlier.org and our mission to find an earlier, more reliable way to detect breast cancer!

📅 Saturday, November 14 📍 Shane's Sporting Clays

Spots are limited, and you don't want to miss out! Don't wait until it's too late. Register today and help us take aim at earlier detection! 💗

Link to register is in the comments.

10/29/2026

🎯💗 WE’RE DOWN TO THE FINAL SPOTS! 💗🎯

Get ready to take aim for a great cause! Blastin’ for B***s is coming up on Saturday, November 14, at Shane's Sporting Clays, and there’s still time to join the fun!

💕 Gather your team of five for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and plenty of PINK! Teams rotate through four stations, with each participant taking aim at a total of 25 pink clay targets.

Every shot supports earlier.org – Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test® and our mission to fund research focused on finding an earlier, more reliable way to detect breast cancer.

🚨 JUST A FEW SPOTS REMAIN! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun-filled day that makes a real difference.

🎯 Grab your team, take your shot, and help us make earlier detection a reality!

👉 Reserve your spot today!
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10/28/2026

🏀💗 AWESOME BABY! WHAT A NIGHT! 💗🏀

The Gathering of Friends Dinner with the one and only Dick Vitale was nothing short of AWESOME!

A HUGE thank you to Dickie V, our amazing sponsors, and everyone who joined us to support earlier.org and our mission to identify an earlier detection method for breast cancer. Together, we’re turning an AWESOME night into hope for the future! 💕

As Dickie V would say… “Awesome, baby, with a capital A!” 🏀🙌

10/27/2026

Welcome to this week's episode of "Isn’t That Interesting?!"

What if we could find breast cancer before a tumor ever forms? It’s the question that drives everything we do at earlier.org—and it’s a topic close to the heart of this week’s podcast guest! This week, Martha sits down with Dr. Matthew Wakefield, Chair of earlier.org’s Medical Advisory Board, for a conversation about his work, his perspective on breast cancer care, and the importance of advancing research that could change the future of early detection.

Listen wherever you podcast - Spotify, Apple Podcasts, IHeart, and Amazon Music. (Links are in the comments).

10/26/2026

🎾💗 A BIG THANK YOU TO WESTERN ROCKINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS! 💗🎾

What a wonderful way to make a difference! 💕 A huge thank-you to the Western Rockingham Middle School Girls Tennis Team for rallying together to raise critical funds for earlier.org and our mission to find an earlier, more reliable way to detect breast cancer.

We loved seeing these amazing young women bring their energy and enthusiasm to signing HOPE FLOWs, the pink Honda Accord generously donated by Flow Honda in Winston-Salem! 💗🚗 Their signatures are more than just names on a car — they’re a reminder that every action, every dollar, and every voice can help move breast cancer detection forward.

🎾 Thank you for being a team that serves up hope and makes a difference! We are so grateful for your support!