"Rebounds and Rhinestones" Kicks Off Jessica Breland Comeback Kids Fund
Posted Nov 8, 2010
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Carolina women's basketball program worked hand in hand on Saturday night to kick off the Jessica Breland Comeback Kids Fund with the "Rebounds and Rhinestones" gala. The event generated $57,200 in one night to jumpstart the foundation, which will benefit cancer research and treatment at UNC's pediatric oncology program.
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