Every October, the “Brakes for Breasts” program kicks off and runs through the entire month. Hundreds of independent auto repair shops across the United States and Canada join hands to put the brakes on Breast Cancer! Brakes for Breasts was founded right here at Mighty Auto Pro.
During October our clients receive FREE brake pads or shoes (quality ceramic pads up to $99.00 value). Our client pays for labor and any other ancillary parts that are needed to complete the job. The repair shop then donates 10% of that total to The Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Program. 100% of every penny ever raised has gone to support research, it is a true grass roots effort.
The Story Behind “Brakes for Breasts”
In 2011, our very own Leigh Anne Best and fellow shop owner Laura Frank began the “Brakes for Breasts” fundraiser with 5 local auto repair shops in Ohio and raised $10,000 in support of the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Program. Dr. Vincent Tuohy and his Team have created a vaccine to prevent Breast Cancer. In October of 2021 the very first woman received the vaccination to begin Phase I Trials.
Spin the clock forward, hundreds of independent auto repair shops join hands every year across the USA and Canada in support of Brakes for Breasts. As of 2024 they have raised $1.8 million and every single penny raised continues to go directly to research. Leigh Anne and Laura are two volunteers with a budget of zero and incredible industry support.
Clinical Trials Continue!
Phase 1a, 1b, and 1c clinical trials are currently underway. All phases target triple negative breast cancer which is the form of the disease for which we have the least effective treatment. For more updates and information go to www.brakesforbreasts.com.