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To save lives by
teaching people to
detect cancer early and
be active participants
in their healthcare.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!
2019 ANNUAL REPORT
This 10-year milestone
provided a moment to reflect
on all 15-40 Connection had
accomplished already and how
we can turn the momentum
and awareness we have created
into an opportunity to save
more lives in the future.
Tricia Laursen,
15-40 Connection President & Executive Director
Celebration
n front of a sold-out crowd at the 2019 “Love, Laugh & Bid” Gala & Auction, comedian Jay Leno
performed a comedy show to entertain guests and raise money to support 15-40 Connection.
“As someone who grew up in Massachusetts, where this organization does so much important
work, I am excited to join 15-40 Connection for this momentous occasion,” Leno said that
evening. “Everyone knows someone affected by cancer, and detecting it early plays a big role in
saving and improving lives.”
The evening was a tremendous way to celebrate the organization’s 10-year anniversary, and
our friends, donors, and survivors. Leno, an Andover, Mass. native who lost his brother to cancer,
was inspired to auction off private tours of his famous garage and car collection in Los Angeles,
raising an additional $80,000 to support the cause. Following the live auction led by award-winning
auctioneer Paul Zekos, guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner and live music.
On the following Monday, guests played in a lively and competitive golf tournament hosted at
the Haven Country Club in Boylston, Mass., and at the Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Mass.
in gratitude
Your generosity allows
us to change, improve,
and save lives through
education.
fee-for-service workplace wellness program,
which helps sustain the training we offer for free, in
schools, community organizations, and fire houses.
Cofounders, Jim and Nancy Coghlin, with 15-40 Connection In 2019, we ramped up our work with firefighters,
Executive Director & President, Tricia Laursen
a group at higher risk for cancer due to the risks
and exposures they face on the job. Cancer hits
Photo credit: Mark Kotsopoulos
firefighters disproportionately hard. They are 9%
more likely to develop cancer and 14% more likely
Dear friends, to die of cancer than the general public. Frank Leeb,
2019 was a tremendous year for 15-40 Deputy Chief at New York City Fire Department
Connection. In spite of the pandemic and the (FDNY), where we trained in October of 2019,
associated challenges, 2020 has been and described 3 Steps DetectSM as “the critical missing
will continue to be a pivotal year marked by piece” in their comprehensive cancer awareness
organizational growth and impact in large part program. This is high praise from one of the most
because of all we accomplished together in 2019. well-respected fire departments in the country.
In 2019, we marked our 10th anniversary and FDNY trainers are now delivering 3 Steps DetectSM to
celebrated a record-breaking fundraising year thanks their entire work force—more than 8,500 firefighters.
to the success of the Gala, Auction and We are tremendously excited about our
Golf Tournament. Our special guest, Jay Leno, filled momentum and are well positioned as we enter our
the room that evening with laughter. Jay was so second decade saving lives by teaching people how
moved by our work, and by Michael Bodge’s story, to recognize signs that could be cancer, giving them
that he raised an additional $80,000 for the Michael a timeframe for action, and empowering them to
Bodge Tribute Fund, by auctioning private tours of work with their physicians to get the best healthcare
his famous car garage in California. Read about the possible. Your generosity allows us to change,
impact of the Fund on our work with young adults improve, and save lives through education. The
on page 3. names of individuals listed in this report share our
The success of the Gala, Auction and Golf passion for ending the devastating toll cancer takes.
Tournament in 2019 allowed us to set aside funds We are extremely grateful for your generous support
for our eLearning initiative, a major investment and look forward to a bright future where all people
that propels our efforts and allows us to scale our have the education they need to live their healthiest
education. Our on-demand eLearning product is lives.
an interactive, self-paced platform offering access With gratitude,
to our core curriculum and related micro-courses.
Dynamic, easy-to-use, and accessible in a remote
environment, this product will bolster our new
Annual Report 2019 1
LEADERSHIP 15-40 by the
Numbers
Board of Directors
KAREN ALBRITTON, MD
CHRISTOPHER COGHLIN
ERIC COGHLIN
JAMES COGHLIN, SR. 7,206
MICHAEL DAVIN Number of people trained in 3 Steps DetectSM
PETER DECKERS, MD
WILLIAM DURGIN
CHRISTOPHER PALERMO
8,838
Number of people engaged in
Board of Advisors awareness-building events
Jill Conant
Nancy Coghlin
Matthew Cote
John Heald
115
Number of locations 15-40 Connection
Justin Maykel, MD
brought 3 Steps DetectSM
Central Massachusetts
Advisory Committee
Paul Brown Corey Lee, Esq. 165%
Tom Caron Tommy Lee, Sr. Increase in the number of Fire Departments
Richard Carr Donald Mancini trained over 2018
Christopher Coghlin Tina Mancini
James Coghlin, Jr. Ronald Masiello
James Coghlin, Sr. Patrick McCarty
Nancy Coghlin Joseph McCuine
Timothy Daly David McManus 56%
William Durgin Regan Remillard Increase in adults attending 15-40 Connection
Neil Feldman, DPM Mark Zides live webinars over previous year
Cancer will not
2,251
Number of firefighters taught
wait, and the merits 3 Steps DetectSM Training
of early cancer
detection are
enormous. 6
Number of states (MA, CT, NY, FL, MD, VT) where
Peter Deckers, MD
we trained, sometimes over multiple days
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Firefighter Initiative
• Implemented strategies to increase our networking and reach within the fire service.
• Attended PFFM union meetings, regional trainings, occupational cancer conferences and
seminars.
• Created a new model where corporate sponsors were “As a firefighter, it’s my duty to
invited to support the cost of 3 Steps Detect delivery
SM help whenever possible. This is
to fire departments in their area. Thanks to Rick Green helping myself and others.”
and 1A Auto for sponsoring Lowell Fire Department Brookline Firefighter
trainings.
• Partnered with the trainers at the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) to deliver
3 Steps DetectSM to 8,500+ firefighters.
• Captured and shared new firefighter-specific cancer stories.
AYA Program
(Adolescents and Young Adults)
• Established the Michael Bodge Tribute Fund (see pages 8-9). Michael Bodge (Sept. 21,
1990–April 27, 2019), like so many other people, did not know that the health changes he
was experiencing were actually cancer symptoms. By the time he was seen by doctors, his
testicular cancer had progressed. Mike was 28
“It was great to see our students
years-old when he passed away. Helping others
learning so much… the positive
impact it had on them was was one of Mike’s core values, so to honor his
incredibly beneficial to both their memory, his family and friends established the
education and well being.” Michael Bodge Tribute Fund at 15-40 Connection.
Millis High School Their generosity allows us to teach young adults
how to detect cancer early—and it is lifesaving.
• Delivered 3 Steps DetectSM education to 3,800 students at 38 different locations.
Workplace Wellness Training “I needed to hear this talk today.
I am actively going to a doctor
• Delivered 3 Steps DetectSM training to 1,249 adults for a health change, and the
where they worked. 3 Steps will help me be an
• Brought our early cancer detection training to 31 advocate for myself”
work sites. Employee, Linemaster
Training session with FDNY
Thanks to all of you,
we are saving more lives!
2019 List of Donors: Dave and Lisa Lambert
Ian and Keri Levine
$50,000 and above $5,000–$9,999 Sam Lotuff and
A. G. Miller Co., Inc. Dr. Christy Williams
James and Nancy Coghlin $10,000–$19,999 Anonymous Judi Mancini
Coghlin Companies; Columbia
George I. Alden Trust Michael and Catherine Bassick McCarty Associates Inc.
Tech and Cogmedix
Joseph and June Bafaro Gregg Beloff and Elizabeth Micron Solutions
John and Robyn Davis
Bar Code Direct, Inc Masterson Rick and Tina Miller
Stephen and Ann Davis
Michael and Eryn Bingle Michael and Cathy Bollus Chris and Katie Palermo
Charles Kusek and
Brian and Rebecca Burns Bollus Lynch LLP People’s United Bank
Jane Davis-Kusek
Phil and Kathy Cambo Brendon Properties John and Maryann Peterson
JHM Financial Group LLC
Capital Group Corporate Jim and Debbie Caola David and Pamela Philbin
Matching Gift CMP Advanced Mechanical John Pino and Molly Miller
John and Brigita Clementi Solutions Ltd. Francis and Judith Polito
$20,000–$49,999 Chris and Kim Coghlin Commonwealth Electrical Bryan and Judy Rich
Community Foundation of Technologies Rockland Trust Bank/Rockland
1A Auto Inc. North Central Massachusetts Jon and Jill Conant Trust Bank Charitable Foundation
Steven and Annemarie Austin Thomas and Deborah Degnan The Crowley Family Levon and Hasmik Semerjian
John and Susan Bassick Dr. Neil and Audrey Feldman D & S Realty LLP Fran and Carolyn Shea
Len and Elizabeth Braudis George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Drew and Lauren Davis Dr. Gurbachan and Lexi Singh
Michael and Ellen Davin Foundation Dr. Peter and Barbara Deckers Eric Smyrl
DCU for Kids Robert and Monica Fuller Mary DeFeudis Spectrum Enterprises
Gene and Julianne DeFeudis Matthew and Holly Giza Frank and Lesa DeMaria Edward Stephens
John Duquette Golf Fights Cancer, Inc. John and Jeanne Esler Technimetals
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3565, Greater Lowell Community Dominico and Shannon Fabiano The DAVIS Companies
Marlborough, MA Foundation Kenneth and Laurel Ferretti The TJX Foundation, Inc.
Rick and Maggie Green Hoche-Scofield Foundation Fidelity Investments Adam and Diane Waitkevich
Jeffrey and Kristen Jeznach Tim Johnson The Fletcher Foundation WessMark of NH PCB
Patrick and Jessica McCarty Manufacturing Resource Group, Inc. Robert Floyd and Design
Joseph and Jane McCuine Roger Marino John and Danae Foley Tammy Wolf
McGovern Auto Group Steven and Deborah Gary and Nancy Goodhile Worcester State University
Richard J. Noonan Migridichian/D & S Realty LLP Michael and Brittany Grenon Mark and Rachel Zides
Matthew and Susan O’Connor National Library of Medicine, Group Insurance Solutions, Inc./
David and Cherie Patrick National Institutes of Health, Sullivan Benefits
Powertech Controls Co., Inc. with the University of Douglas and Sarah Harvey
Frank Scherkenbach and Massachusetts, Worcester John and Katie Heald $2,500–$4,999
Kim McGovern Thomas and Babs Putnam Ernie and Kathleen Herrman Ahlquist and Carolan Families
Subaru of New England Regan Remillard David and Kathie Huhtala Anixter/Pacer
Mark and Karyn Wagner/ John and Ellen Savickas Paul and Margaret Huhtala Anonymous
Wagner Motors Michael and Carol Sleeper Huhtala Oil & Propane Architects of Packaging, Inc./
Steve Zimmermann and Stoddard Charitable Trust Steve and Kate Kapusta David H. Small
Janet Hylland Thomas Whyte and William and Kathleen Kelleher Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Cindy Andrews Thomas Kokosinski Joseph and Kristin Bafaro
Bill and Lynn Laursen Bank of America
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Anne Banks John and Jill Romney J. Michael and Julie Deneen Protech Laser
David and Patricia Benson Joshua Rothschild Digi-Key Electronics Mark and Kathy Puccio
Berkshire Bank Sager Electronics Gerry and Joan Dio Pyle Fund of Greater Worcester
David and Dianna Bucharowski Hologic Charitable Fund Eagle Cleaning Corporation Community Foundation
Gerry and Loree Burns George Sarkis Kevin and Carol Early Steven Hansen and
Christopher Heights of Worcester John and Deborah Scanlon Donald Fattman Diedre Quealey
Jim and Kristen Coghlin Mark and Erin Shapiro Fidelity Bank Edward and Kathleen Reilly
Collins & Demac Real Estate Chris and Kristen Shea Fitchburg Fire Department Michael and Robin Riley
Cornerstone Bank Shepherd & Goldstein LLP Memorial 5K Saint Rose of Lima Parish
Michael and Maria Cotoia Jason St. Pierre Flaherty Physical Therapy Inc. Simonds Saw
John DeCarlo and Sullivan Group Insurance & John and Sally Fodor St. Gabriel the Archangel
Karen Mannion-DeCarlo Risk Management Robert and Stephanie Franklin Parish—Trees for Hope
Eileen Duhamel Pekarev Sullivan Insurance Group, Inc. Brian and Kim Ganger St. Pierre & St. Pierre, P.C.
William and Linda Durgin Jason Thorpe Gerardos Italian Bakery, Inc. Stowe and Degon
Aquatic Development Group Webster Five Foundation Mike and Beth Glass Dr. Stanley and Mary Surette
Ergotron Stephen and Judith Wentzell Ken Goodhue Suzhou New HongJi
Fastenal Company Robert White Lindsey Hazelrigg Precision Part Co., Ltd.
Kevin and Kim Flaherty Greg and Pam Wilkie Mike and Beth Helenius Transworld Marketing Group
Fletcher Tilton PC Attorneys at Law Worcester Railers Hockey Club Lee and Jane Hite Tree House Brewing Company
Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners James Hollis Tufts Health Plan
The Hanover Insurance Group James and Nancy Holston Michael and Denyse Turpin
Foundation, Inc. Hot Dog Annies Turpin Sales & Marketing, Inc.
The Hanover Insurance Group $1,000–$2,499 Linwood and Judith Hudson Tony and Kelley Tyan
DB Roberts/Heilind AAFCPAs Danny Iandoli Jim and Maureen Umphrey
Jack and Jeanette Howard Advantage Maintenance Jenny B. Companies LLC Unified Global Packaging Group
Jeff and Nancy Hunt Colin and Carolyn Ahern Jones Machine Company Woodmeister Master Builders Inc.
Interstate Specialty Products Craig and Mary Ahlquist James and Hannah Kane Jeff and Karen Zidonis
J.J. Bafaro, Inc. Ben Albritton Ravi Kulkarni
Timothy and Julie Jarry Al’s Oil Service LLC Ronald Ladner
Scott and Renee Johnson Anonymous Michael and Patricia Landine
Mark Johnstone and Deb O’Rourke Antonacci Family Foundation Joe and Cheryl Lapriore
Patrick Jones and Kimberly Stone Arturo’s Ristorante Joseph Lazarek
$500–$999
James Collins and Atlas Distributing, Inc. Audrey Learned Russell Allen
Susan Kalil-Collins Jim and Aubrey Barr John and Joanne Lennon Patrick and Heather Allen
Kelleher and Sadowsky Assoc., Inc. Bay State Savings Charitable Kari and Susan Lunden Anonymous
Kirby Foundation Fund of Foundation, Inc. Greg and Tracy Madden Dave and Janice Arcari
Greater Worcester Brian and Jennifer Beaton Don and Tina Mancini Jeffrey and Joan Ashworth
Community Foundation Albert and Susan Beinor Paul and Lynn Marks Peter and Shauna Barry
Peter Gibbs and Lisa Kirby-Gibbs David Belsito Ron and Leslie Masiello Matt and Danielle Bigda
Frank and Deidre Kosky Peter and Tricia Berube David and Karen Matson Brad and Dyan Bobzien
David and Jill Kurzontkowski Jonathan and Kristen Birtwell Vaughn and Rachel Maxson Frederick and Karen Bodge
Stephen Kwan and Norman Bitsoli Sean and Christine McCarthy Daniel Boyer
Anna Bouphavichith Gary and AnnMarie Bodge Thomas and Sherrie McNamara Brian James Financial Services, Inc.
Doug and Tricia Laursen Jason Bourque Ashley Monette Phil Byrne
Jenique Leblond Jim and MaryAnne Brennan Charlie Manoog and Champagne Logistics
Ken and Kristen Maynard James R. Buonomo and Paula Moira Moynihan-Manoog Richard and Emily Chehade
Mercier Electric Co., Inc. Rowse Buonomo Fund of Paul and Barbara Nazzaro Dr. Thomas and Elizabeth Coghlin
Metal Tronics, Inc. Greater Worcester Community New England Drives & Controls Inc Corriveau Development LLC
Metalcrafters, Inc. Foundation Nichols College Steve and Jennifer Corriveau
Malcolm and Judith Morville Camosse Family Foundation, Inc. Student-Run Event Michael and Lynne Crawford
New England Fabricated Metals Chacharone Properties LLC NorthEast Electrical Distributors Robert and Christine Cuccaro
Northern Tree Service, Inc. Michael Cimini and Northeast Tactical Sales Inc. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Osterman Management LLC Angela Cheng-Cimini Northrop Grumman Synoptics Friends of Jay Dion Memorial
Josh and Michelle Paquette Citizens Bank Matt and Margo O’Connor Golf Classic
Partners Capital Investment Group Eric and Victoria Coghlin Paul O’Mara Gino DeFeudis
Brian Payne Maureen Coghlin Pal Technical Resources John Demac
Jason Pepin Coghlin Electrical Contractors, Inc. Peak Fitness Performance Gabrielle Demac
Prescott Metal Mark Cohen Training, Inc. Paul and Sandra Demoga
John* and Karen Quinlivan Comics 4 Carr Joseph Persky Christopher and Lauren DeSantis
Chris and Holly Richardson Scott and Darcy Cook Phoenix Communications, Inc. Jim and Lorie Donohue
Richard and Alison Ricker Sean and Pam Degnan Melissa Platzman Eric Edelstein
K. Michael and Cathy Robbins Delande Supply Company, Inc. Polito Development Corporation Michael and Sue Engel
Stephan Rodolakis and Robert Dempsey Charles and Carolyn Price Lew Evangelidis
Karyn Polito
* deceased
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William Fanning Shamus Noonan Hope Dennis
John and Laure Farrell Shannon O’Brien Louis and Dona DeSantis
David and Katherine Faucher James and Jane O’Connor $250–$499 John and Melodie Desmond
Dan and Deb Floyd Thomas and Irina O’Hara A.J. and Christina Andreoli John and Joette D’Esposito
Tim DeMello and Angela Fochetti Alan and Julie Osetek Christine Anthony Van and Theresa Donnelly
Ryan and Sarah Foley Rich and Kathy Ostberg Joseph and Linda Antonio Dan Ekberg
Eugene and Christine Garcia Perfection Valet Parking Kara Aparo EL Harvey
Dave and Sherry Geldart David and Marlene Persky Applied Interactive EN Engineering LLC
Arthur and Rae Glispin Deborah Pfeffer Joseph and Jean Ash Matthew Evans
Sam and Deb Haines Dr. Ronald and Martha Pike Patrick Assad Sheryl Fijol
Jesse and Lizabeth Hallee Nick and Nichole Pirro Mark and Maria Baker Brian and Sheryl Fontaine
Warren and Beth Hayden The Plymouth Rock Foundation Cheryl Baker William Fox
James Heald Deb Powell Michael and Patricia Barry Michael and Cheryl Gallant
Robert and Rita Hicks Chuck and Tricia Pratt Kathy Barsotti John and Sandy Godek
The Hite Company Thomas and Kelley Prokop Rory Bayersdorfer Phyllis Godwin
Timothy and Paula Holt Risk Strategies Company Matt Beck Julie Goodhue
Horizon Beverage Company Inc Jeff Ritchie Bill and Susan Bellerose Mckenna Gray
Jason Horton Kristen Sanderson Deborah Bieri John Gray
Jeff and Jeannine Hughes Ralph “Chip” Sbrogna Seth and Tina Bilazarian Michael and Pamela Haddad
James and Stacey Hughes John and Kathy Scherkenbach Keith Bodnar Gabor and Deanna Hajos
James and Ali Kilham Matthew and Christina Schmit John and Gretchen Bridgman Madonna Hamilton
Tim and Kate Lahey Gary Shanahan Todd and Jo-Ellen Brodeur Michael Hayeck and
David and Janet Lavine Tom and Madelyn Shields Richard and Jo-Ann Buckley Paula Curran
Kevin LaVoie Sam and Carla Skraly James Carbone Charles Hillier
Ann-Marie Hollis
Michael and Sharlene Howard
media spotlight Dan Kabat
Training featured on R. Douglas Kahn and
Suzanne Gibbons-Neff
FireRescue1.com George and Tessa Kalarickal
Thomas and Marianne Kearney
Ann Keiser
With more than 360,000 registered members, Vincent and Lori Kiedaisch
FireRescue1 provides a broad range of product Kristine Kochur
research and information, articles, breaking Jeremy Kullman
Rob and Kolleen Lambert
news, safety resources, community features Patrick Lennon
and training information tailored to firefighters. Clint Liebenberg
The website featured 15-40’s 3 Steps DetectSM James Lipcon
Gerri Lorusso
education and how it can help members of the Elizabeth Loughlin
fire service detect cancer early. Stephen and Harriet Lowe
David and Donna Mackie
Brad and Traci Macomber
Meghan Lennon Mark Smith Timothy Carney Massachusetts Business
Hank and Lauren Lisciotti Southbridge Sheet Metal Works, Inc. Robert and Jennifer Caron Development Corporation
Michael and Amy Loconsolo St. Mary’s Credit Union Tracy Casasanta George McLoughlin
Kevin and Tara Lynch Sterling Concrete Malcolm Chace Jr. Christian McMahan
Edward and Margaret Madaus Stress Reduction & Clear Vision Alliance Melvin S. Cutler
Daniel and Kirsten Mahar Counseling Center Joseph and Maryellen Coggins Charitable Foundation
Ryan Mannion The Hartford Technology & Life James and Isabel Condon Janet Milliken
Ken and Tanya Marderosian Science Practice Walter and Brenda Conlin Mary Moran
Martignetti Companies Kevin and Joan Tinsley Connor Sign Donna Morgan
Bill and Shelly Mason Craig and Jean Twohey Matthew Cook Matthew and Caroline Mrva
Dr. Justin and Heather Maykel Jerry and Karyn Waxman Timothy and Joyce Cooney Fred Mula
Michael and Lisa McGinnis West Boylston Middle/ Carl Corazzani Dina and Jay Nichols
Tim and Megan McManus High School Matthew and Dawn Cote Eugene Nigro
Isabelle McNitt Wood Sales Corporation John Critchlow Molly Noonan
Amelia McTamaney Worcester County Deputy Timothy and Mary Beth Daly Ken and Beryl Notargiacomo
MSW Financial Partners Sheriff Association Inc. Norman and Debi Davieau Diane and Stephen O’Keefe
Thomas and Kate Myshrall Brad and Duffie Wyatt Charles and Kathy Deckers O’Malley Family Chiropractic
New England Police Benevolent Branch and Tina Yules Richard Delande Laurin Panzano
Association, Local 191 Donna Demers Joanne Park
Chris and Ali DeMilia Matt and Val Pedone
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Robert and Lyn Petricca Companies Olympic Trophy Steve Zimmerman and
Allan Ponn Columbia Tech The Original Bradford Soap Works Janet Hylland
R. Leslie Shelton, MD, PC Consolidated Beverages Peak Fitness Performance
Ann Ratte Cranwell Resorts Training, Inc.
Joseph and Rita Resha
Revere Fire Department
Mieka Davis, ATC, CMT/
Resolution Bodyworks
Pegasus Limousine
Pendry San Diego
Memorial
Michael and Lauren Roberts Dean Park Grill & Pizza Percy’s Gifts
Michael Sabatalo Chris and Lauren DeSantis Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc.
Judith Sbrogna Dexter-Russell, Inc. Polar Beverages In Honor of:
Stanley and Etta Shapiro Dive Bar Shirt Club Red Lion Inn
15-40 Connection
Cheryl Shea Anna Dyakiv Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Inc.
Thomas Degnan
David and Gayle Shelby Ryan and Stephanie Fattman James and Martha Ross
Laurel Ahearn
Jean Shelton Festive Breads Russell Morin Fine Catering
Jessica Strade
David Shushan Danielson Flowers, Inc. The Sandri Companies
Joe Andruzzi
Michael and Traci Simmons Frontline Auto Detailing Santaluz Club
Jenn Andruzzi
Arlo and Cynthia Skowyra Fuel for Fire Leslie Seidenberg-Kiefer, LMT, CPT
Richard and Marsha Steinberg
Sam Sturge
Stephen Sullivan* and
media spotlight
Desiree Carlson Boston Herald coverage
Mark Suter
Todd Taylor In October, The Boston Herald ran a full-
Brian and Marilyn Thompson
page cover story featuring cancer survivor,
Sam Thoreen
Dave and Deborah Thrun Asa Floyd. After learning our 3 Steps DetectSM
TJX Store Transportation education at his high school, Asa knew just
Services when to act while experiencing a health
Alexis and Osiris Vallejos
Claudia Vallejos change. Early detection saved Asa’s life,
Brendon and Nina Walsh and now he gives back by speaking at our
Robert and Marilyn Weiss training sessions and organizing fundraising
Westboro Toyota
Vail Weymann
efforts to benefit 15-40.
Steve and Nancy Whitney
Brian Williams
Zack Coggins
Ann Zelesky Sean and Melissa Glavin Shep Brown’s Boat Basin
Joseph and Maryellen Coggins
Gary and Nancy Goodhile Tim Slavin
Jim and Nancy Coghlin
Green Thumb Spectrum Enterprises
In-Kind Gifts Ground Effect Brewery
Heilind Electronics, Inc.
Starbucks, Rt. 9, Westborough, MA
Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens
Dr. Thomas and Elizabeth
Coghlin
Anixter/Pacer The Conant Family
David and Kathie Huhtala Stretch-Tite-Premium Food Wrap
Applied Interactive Darryl and Susan Cyr
Huhtala Oil & Propane Sullivan Garrity & Donnelly
Arturo’s Ristorante Stephen and Ann Davis
Imperial Distributors, Inc. Tanglewood Music Center
Atlas Distributing, Inc. Doug and Tricia Laursen
Improv Asylum Tauck
Aurora House Painting Donna Mazialnik
Jenny B. Companies LLC Tavern in the Square co/BHG
Austin Liquor Company Inc. The Coghlin Family
Joey’s Bar & Grill Broadway Hospitality Group
Avidia Bank Mary DeFeudis
John Keenan Topnotch Resort
Bauhinia Restaurant Stephen A. Davis
Lakeside Bar & Grille Total Wine & More
Beechwood Hotel Jim and Nancy Coghlin
Latitude Beverage Company Tower Hill Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden Bryan DeMarco
Laugh Boston Travelers Championship
George and Kerri Beningo Theresa Hayward
Life Is Good Ryan and Jess Turner
Bose Grampy George Duhamel
Lowe’s Variety and Meat Market Unified Global Packaging Group
Boston Red Sox Madeline and Evelyn Pekarev
Marathon Sports Union Oyster House
Brew City Neil J. Feldman
Mike and Caitlin Matros Veronica Voloka, LMT
Brown’s TV and Appliance Dowdle Family
Kevin and Michelle Mehra Wachusett Mountain
Burtons Bar & Grill Asa Floyd
Michael’s on the Hill Restaurant Wheatleigh
Sharon Caterino, LMT James and Nancy Coghlin
Mill Falls at The Lake White Cottage
Chick-fil-A Debra and Michael Conn
Monti’s Pizza Plus The Whiteface Lodge Resort
Claremont Club & Spa, Joseph Cox and Susan Lyons
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. Whole Foods Market
A Fairmont Hotel Allison and Timothy Davis
New Leaf Salon Willy’s Steakhouse Grill & Sushi Bar
Clarke Distribution Corporation The Herrman Family
Niche Hospitality Group Worcester Restaurant Group
Jim and Kristen Coghlin Craig and Christine Longvall
Not Your Average Joe’s Yama Zakura Corp
Jim and Nancy Coghlin Judi Mancini
Scott and Susan Notargiacomo Yummy Mummy Bakery
Columbia Tech/Coghlin John and Lorraine Neilan
Todd O’Connell Mark and Rachel Zides
* deceased
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Chris and Christi Powers Ann Avakian David and Mary Jane Cordella Kate and Tim Fryer
Dana and Melissa Pullman George and Rosanna Sogigian John Critchlow Susan and Dale Gardner
Lawrence and Susan Sasso Mary Beth Benison The Crosson Family Kathleen Gemme
Stress Reduction & Timothy and Joyce Cooney Linda-Lee Croteau Christine Gemme
Counseling Center Michael Bodge Marilyn Crowley Scott Goodwin
The Tully Family Kathleen Altomare James and Shirley Cuccaro Gayle Gravlin
Carol Mahlstedt Fournier Domenic and Pina Altomari Matt Cuccaro Dave and Laurie Grebowski
Sullivan Benefits The Ambra Family Robert and Christine Cuccaro The Grella Family
Brian & Tonya Hayes Anonymous Aly Dantonio, Chelsea Riggs, Joseph and Kathleen Hale
Judi Mancini Joseph and Linda Antonio Rachael Ouelette, Jos Diaz Scott Hamblet
Dan & Sue Hayes Apex Kitchen & Baths, Inc. D Davidson and Lisa Easson David and Ellen Harpin
Judi Mancini Richard and Terrie Ayres Andrew Davidson and Kevin, Judy, Curt &
Tom & Karen Hayes Kathy Barsotti Joyce O’Connor Davidson Ryan Harrington
Judi Mancini Karen Bean Katherine Davis Douglas and Sarah Harvey
Cathy & Greg Lee Bill and Sue Bellerose The Davis Family—Steve, Janet Harvey
Judi Mancini and Family Marianne, Katie, Dan and Allie Steven Harvey
Amy O’Donnell William and Gabriella Bellerose Stephen and Marianne Davis James Heald
Ted and Erin Gerlach Frederick and Karen Bodge Philip and Mary Dean James and Evelyn Heffernan
Maura Power Lesley Bodge John Demac The Hennigan Family
Beth Cournoyer Andrew and Doreen Borraccino Suzanne Dembowski Joe Hilliard
Mary Beth & Dennis Rentschler Henry Braverman and Donnie Demers Michelle Hillman
Judi Mancini Pamela David-Braverman Chris and Ali DeMilia Edna M. Hyder
TJX Store Transportation Team Colin Buckley Brenda Demirjian Linda Iballo
James D’Agostino Richard and Jo-Ann Buckley Bob Dempsey Mickael Jette Memorial
Brianne Burdy Robert and Deborah Dral Bonnie Keith
In Memory of: Peter and Christine Carney Patricia Dreifus Mario and Joyce Kerr
Tim Carney and John Duquette Maggie Kerr
Kim Abusherry, Deb Mancini
Katherine Pitch EL Harvey The Kestigian Family
Wharff, David Ungerer
David and Paula Castelli Jack and Linda Erickson Glenn and Jean Knowlton
Ronald and Melinda Johnson
The Cayer Family Rodger and Karen Esteves Francis and June Laliberte
Bert Andrews
Jerry and Nancy Chabot The Fallon Tarpey Family Bryan, Whitney and
Thomas Whyte and
Mary Chase John and Lynne Fenuccio Colt Lambert
Cindy Andrews
Richard Chimera Bruce and Carolyn Field John and Marylou Laperle
Kelvin Arroyo
Jim and Nancy Coghlin Jim Foley and Deborah Law Offices of
Chris, Kim, Brady, Haley and
and Family Dowd-Foley Joseph R. Jenkins, Esq.
Colby Coghlin
Robert and Patricia Comeau Jeffrey and Tris Forts Brenda Lehan
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Key Sources of Income Allocation of Expenses
Income total =$1,840,078 Expenses total = $1,459,006
9%
9% 12%
47%
44% 26%
44%
47% 62%*
Individual Events Grants Programming Fundraising Admin
*$374,212 raised in Q4 of 2019 budgeted to be spent on educational programing, including the
eLearning Platform Buildout, in 2020. When adjusted for timing, this additional spending brings
the program ratio to 70%, consistent with programming spending in 2017 and 2018.
2019 NET ASSETS: $2,722,996
8 15-40.orgEstablishment of the
Michael Bodge Tribute Fund
Honoring Mike’s legacy of helping others
Michael Bodge was 28 when he died of testicular cancer. Like many
people, Mike did not know how to recognize cancer symptoms, and he
was diagnosed too late. In April of 2019, Mike’s family and friends honored
Mike’s life by establishing the Michael Bodge Tribute Fund to support 15-40
Connection’s early cancer detection education programs for adolescents and
young adults, and to carry on his legacy of helping others.
Mike’s wife, Meg, said: “Of all of Mike’s incredible attributes, his selflessness
and willingness to help others always shined brightest. I know his legacy
of helping others will continue through the Michael Bodge Tribute Fund,
Early detection is
created to help teach lifesaving early cancer detection education.”
so key, because
With support from the Bodge Fund, in the fall and early winter of 2019,
it really can save
15-40 Connection educators brought 3 Steps DetectSM to 3,800 high school
lives. I think Mike
would be really, and college students throughout New England and beyond. 3 Steps
really proud of that DetectSM gives students the advantage of early detection and teaches them
message. how to be active participants and self-advocates in their own health care.
Meg Lennon,
Thank you to the many generous contributors to the Michael Bodge
Michael’s wife Tribute Fund. We will continue to save lives through your generosity.
John and Joanne Lennon Ronald and Martha Pike Sullivan Insurance Group, Inc. Daniel Daly
Mark and Jo-Marie Leone Carlos and Christine Pimentel John Geilfuss and Fran Talarico Timothy Daly
Ron and Maryanne Lewis Ian Powers The Teebagy Family Ruthanne Epstein
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John and Donna Merullo Argiros Susan Wojnar and James and Nancy Holston
Gabby, Sean and Logan Miller Eileen Rafferty Thomas Williams Richard Krusz
Nancy Monahan Morgan and Janet Rees Andrew Zgrablich St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
The Morgera Family George, Denise, Brett, Jerry Bourque Catherine Malatesta
Michael and Judy Mulvihill Bethanie Reiniche Jason Bourque Jennifer Goodwin
Victoria Nadow The Resnick Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Cahill Domenic Mancini and
New England Police Scott Rhodes Thomas and Kathleen Cahill Debbie Mancini Wharff
Benevolent Association, Rocco Paul Cantiani, Sr. Judi Mancini
Local 191 Ronald Rubin and Mary DeFeudis Donna Mancuso
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Tyler O’Keefe Joanne and Joseph Salois Henry Carr Joe McDonough, Jr.
Susan O’Keefe Ralph and Gail Santoro Anonymous Elizabeth McDonough
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Paisley Boutique SHS Girls Lacrosse Orange Out Paul Bergin William Waite
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Diane Pellagrini Tony and Betsy Spalatro Maureen Coghlin Mary Lynne Moynihan Wilson
Linda Pellegrini Lauren Spencer Robert Connelly Todd Brooks and
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