“As part of our efforts to raise funds and awareness, we will be selling our popular raffle tickets again with incredible prizes,” she said. “We will also turn our store front windows into ‘Windows of Honor’’ with handwritten names of survivors or those currently in the battle and in memory of those who have succumbed.

“We’ve raised one million dollars over the course of four years in support of those diagnosed with breast cancer and in search of a cure,” added Ms Caldwell.

The highlights of the 2007 fundraising efforts include donations to:

*William Raveis Young Investigator Grant presented to Yale University in support of important research.

*Creation of the William Raveis ACS Navigator Care Program at the University of Connecticut Health Center. With the assistance of trained volunteers/survivors, this innovative program helps patients navigate and assists them through the entire diagnosis and treatment process.

*Breast Cancer Alliance, Greenwich.

*Dana-Farber Women’s Cancers Center, Boston.

*Ray and Carol Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington.

“We need your help, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within their lifetime,” Ms Caldwell said. “By making a tax-deductible donation today, you are providing hopeful futures for our loved ones and friends. You may not know someone who has breast cancer now, but you may soon. Let’s give everyone a fighting chance.”

Anyone interested in participating may come to the local office or click on www.raveis.com and click on the pink ribbon to make a secure pledge online. Call 994-4849.

Or anyone wishing to mail contributions directly should address them to: William Raveis Charitable Fund, Inc c/o William Raveis Real Estate, 14 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470