Brakes for Breasts - Annual Fundraiser in October at Graham Auto Repair
We are thrilled to share that, thanks to the incredible support of our community, we donated a total of $4,180.56 to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund during the 2024 Brakes for Breasts campaign!
Every October, we proudly join this fundraiser by offering Free Brake Pads for cars and light trucks. Your trust in us for your brake services makes it possible for us to contribute to this vital cause, supporting research for a vaccine to prevent breast cancer. We look forward to participating in Brakes for Breasts again in October 2025! To learn more about this annual fundraiser, you can check out our video and read more below. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
What is Brakes for Breasts?
- Brakes for Breasts is a nationwide fundraiser that started in 2011 with five automotive repair shops in Cleveland, Ohio. Today they are joined with over 100 independent auto repair shops across the United States and Canada. As of October 2024 this this fundraiser campaign has raised over $1.8 million for breast cancer vaccine research at the Cleveland Clinic.
- At the heart of this campaign is the vision to create a breast cancer vaccine. Your brake service will not only benefit your vehicle but will contribute to important research that is aimed to PREVENT breast cancer!
- The Cleveland Clinic is currently in Phase 1a of clinical trials, with 1b announced. These trials test the vaccine on a smaller group of individuals, evaluating its safety, appropriate dosage, and potential side effects. The vaccine aims to protect women from developing breast cancer by targeting a protein found in triple-negative breast cancer, the most lethal form of the disease.
- More funding is needed to advance to Phases 2 and 3 which are critical for further testing and development of this life-saving vaccine. If you would like to donate directly towards the fundraiser you can go to their website: www.BrakesForBreasts.com and click the "Make a Donation" button. We encourage you to check-out their website where you can learn a lot more details about their work!
- Each year we partner with a local auto parts store to provide our customers with FREE brake pads during the month of October. Our customers only pay for the cost of labor and any additional parts needed for their service. At the end of the month, we donate 10% of all participating brake services to the fundraising campaign.
- Our team at Graham Auto Repair joined the Brakes for Breasts fundraiser in 2020. As a result of all the brake services we've performed in past five years, we've been able to donate a total of $11,038.22 to support breast cancer vaccine research. We are excited to continue this mission in 2025!
Areas We Serve:
- Pierce County, WA: In addition to Graham, WA, we proudly serve customers from neighboring communities such as Puyallup, South Hill, Tacoma, Spanaway, Eatonville, Orting, Roy, Sumner, Lakewood, and Dupont.
- Thurston County, WA: Alongside Yelm, WA, we extend our services to customers in Rainier, Olympia, Lacey, and Tenino.
- King County, WA: Our reach also extends to various cities in King County, including Auburn, Maple Valley, Seattle, Snoqualmie, and Enumclaw.
- Other Counties in Washington State: Customers from all over Washington State trust us with their vehicle service needs. We serve customers from Granite Falls & Everett in Snohomish County; Dayton in Columbia County; Spokane in Spokane County; Centralia in Lewis County; and Bremerton & Suquamish in Kitsap County.
- Out of State: Planning a trip to Washington from out of state? We welcome travelers from across the country to both our locations. Contact our Service Advisors today for an estimate on how quickly we can get you and your passengers back on the road for a smooth and safe journey.