History
1993
A group of nine women (Joan Adler, Meg Ambry, Ned Asta, Andi Gladstone, Jackie Livingston, Nancy Lazarus, Anne McLaughlin, Ba Stopha, and Annie Wilson) began planning what would become the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance (IBCA).
Shindig 1 was held at Common Ground in December, raising $800.
1994
IBCA became an organized, non-profit corporation. 
First support group started.
Resource Center opened at 706 W. Green Street.
First Walkathon raised $4,035.
1995
Andi Gladstone named director.
Shindig 2: Burns Sisters and Southern Tears benefit at Common Ground.
1996
First computer purchased with grant from the Tompkins County Foundation.
IBCA received $21,500 in member item grants from Assemblyman Luster and Senator Seward.
IBCA invited to serve on the advisory board of the New York State Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors.
Anne McLaughlin named part-time direct services coordinator.
Received $3,000 funding from the City of Ithaca.
First Tompkins County Quilters Guild benefit auction, "Quilted with Care," raised $27,000.
1997
Office moved to Women's Community Building.
Meg Ambry named part-time education and outreach coordinator.
Resource Center open three afternoons a week.
Drop-in support group established.
Grant from Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library made expansion of resource center possible.
1998
First annual meeting.
Suzanne Snedeker speaks at Annual meeting about environmental risk factors and breast cancer
1999
Fifteen IBCA representatives travel to Albany to participate in Breast Cancer Lobby Day. 
Banoo Parpia speaks on Breast Cancer and Tompkins County Quilters Guild holds benefit auction of 161 quilts, raising $28,000.
Resource Center hours expanded to five days a week.
Sandra Steingraber speaks from an ecologist's perspective on cancer and the environment at annual meeting.
Senator Seward secured a one-time $250,000 allocation to support community-based services for people (throughout NYS) diagnosed with breast cancer; $100,000 allocated to IBCA.
2000
Bob Riter appointed associate director.
2001
NYS awards IBCA $225,000.
The first "Plants for Life" sale sponsored by Ithaca Area Gardeners raised $12,000.
Zillah Eisenstein speaks about breast cancer from a political perspective at annual meeting.
2002
Andi Gladstone, founder and long-time leader of IBCA, steps down to become Director of NYS Breast Cancer Network.
Christine Sanchirico appointed executive director.
"Power Play for Prevention" begun by Sam Paolini of the Cornell Men's Hockey Team with the support of Tompkins Trust Company.
Eloy Rodrieguez is the featured speaker at IBCA's annual celebration.
2003
Photo exhibit by Sheryl Sinkow, Reflection: Facing Breast Cancer in our Community, is sponsored by Community Arts Partnership.
Breast cancer brochures developed in collaboration with Literacy Volunteers of Tompkins County.
First edition of IBCA E-News goes out to 50 readers.
Devra Davis, scientist and environmental activist, speaks at 6th annual celebration.
Grant received from New York State to provide counseling to persons not easily served by support groups.
Bistro Q and Castaways dedicate proceeds from their Golf Classic to IBCA.
Workshop on counseling persons with cancer held for area mental health professionals.
Musa Mayer speaks on her book, After Breast Cancer.
A video on the founding of IBCA is produced by Baseema Banoo with a grant from the Ithaca Downtown Business Women.
2004
"Spin for Hope," a new fundraiser, takes places simultaneously in Corning and in Ithaca.
IBCA receives $50,500 grant from Community Health Foundation of Central and Western New York to assess and re-charge IBCA's volunteer program.
IBCA staff members attend two-day training offered by the San Francisco-based Shanti National Training Institute to work on improving outreach and utilization of volunteers. IBCA is one of two breast cancer organizations in the United States selected to receive this federally-financed training.
Thelma Hurd, MD, of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, presents Disparities in Health Care: Are They Really That Important? at IBCA's annual celebration.
IBCA video, Because no one should face breast cancer alone, created by volunteers Baseema and Ward Krkoska, wins National Public Access Award.
"I need to take a month off: Cancer and your job," a workshop is offered for clients who have problems getting and keeping employment due to illness.
IBCA receives grants from Tompkins County Foundation, Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund, and Community Foundation of Tompkins County to upgrade computer and telephone systems.
IBCA receives $20,000 member item from Senator Randy Kuhl for outreach to senior women with breast cancer.
Hester Hill Schnipper, Chief of Social Work Oncology at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, returns to Ithaca to present a workshop for mental health professionals on "Facing the tiger together: Working with women with advanced cancer."
2005
IBCA's first corporate campaign, chaired by Steve Garner, President and CEO of Tompkins Trust Company, raises more than $60,000.
The Ridenour Family Fund pledges to match donations to the corporate campaign.
The annual celebration was held on June 3 as luncheon. Joanne Joseph spoke on "Resilience and the Breast Cancer Survivor."
A six-session education series is offered in collaboration with Hospicare & Palliative Care Services.
Breast Cancer 101 funded in honor of Flo Bernard.
IBCA and Hospicare & Palliative Care Services jointly offer a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, supported by a grant from the Youth and Philanthropy Program of the United Way of Tompkins County.
IBCA becomes an affiliate member of the United Way of Tompkins County.
IBCA hosts Nor Aida Kamaruddin of the Malaysian Breast Cancer Project for a two week internship.
2006
Shawn Galbreath named executive director.
Marilyn Deans presents the keynote address, "Breast Cancer in African American Women: Sharing Stories, Sharing Strength," at the annual celebration luncheon.
In collaboration with Cayuga Medical Center and Hospicare and Palliative Care Services, IBCA begins a Cancer Support and Information Program for people affected by all types of cancer.
Wellness walks initiated, co-sponsored by IBCA and Cornell Plantations.
Mission expands to include gynecologic cancers and surrounding counties.
IBCA purchases 612 West State Street to serve as permanent home.
2007
IBCA's new home is renovated with considerable assistance from local labor unions and support from local businesses. 
IBCA moves into its new home on January 30, 2007.
Bob Riter receives the New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research and Award.
Name changed to the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes to reflect our service to everyone affected by cancer.
2008
Cancer screening offered to the uninsured and underinsured through the Cancer Services Program under direction of Kerry Quinn.
Wellness Programs begin under direction of Ann Carter.
Leah Shearer and Matt Zachary from "I'm Too Young for This" speak at annual celebration.
Ithaca Garden Club installs Victorian Garden.
2009
First yoga class.
First water therapy class.
Cornell Women's Basketball Team Pink Zone results in $1500 donation to CRCFL.
Five-time cancer survivor Kate Murphy speaks at annual meeting.
