Brakes for Breasts: Breast Cancer Vaccine Update 2025 [THA 443]
Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, and Today’s Class
This episode features Brakes for Breasts co-founders Leigh Anne Best and Laura Frank, along with Cleveland Clinic researcher Dr. Justin Johnson, as they celebrate the automotive industry’s role in raising over $2 million for breast cancer vaccine research. They share the initiative’s grassroots beginnings, its 100% donation to research model, and provide an update on the vaccine’s progress, highlighting the completion of Phase One trials and the upcoming launch of Phase Two.
A key highlight of the campaign: During October, independent auto repair shops across the U.S. offer free brake pads to customers. For every brake service performed, the customer receives their brake pads at no cost and only pays for labor and other parts. In turn, each participating shop donates 10% of the brake service total to the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Fund.
The episode also shares the inspiring story of Jennifer Davis, the first vaccine recipient, and encourages more shops to get involved in this unique, community driven fundraising effort that’s helping fuel groundbreaking research.
Show Notes:
- Watch Full Video Episode
- The First Breast Cancer Vaccine Trial Recipient: Jennifer Davis [CC 111]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/cc111/
- Introduction (00:00:00)
- Celebrating the $2 Million Milestone (00:03:08)
- Origin Story of Breaks for Breasts (00:03:46)
- Connection to Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Tuohy (00:06:01)
- Personal Motivations for Founding (00:06:55)
- Industry Call to Action and Broader Impact (00:07:31)
- Expanding Research Beyond Breast Cancer (00:10:09)
- Clinical Trials Overview: Phase One (00:12:14)
- Clinical Trials: Phase Two and Three Plans (00:14:08)
- How Research Funding Works at Cleveland Clinic (00:19:42)
- 2024 Check Presentation and Fundraising Impact (00:21:03)
- Jennifer Davis: The First Clinical Trial Patient (00:23:38)
- Hope and Realistic Expectations for the Vaccine (00:29:06)
- How Shops Can Get Involved and Marketing Resources (00:32:02)
- Encouragement for Year-Round Support (00:34:56)
- Final Reflections and Call to Action (00:36:02)
- Importance of Philanthropy and Community Involvement (00:38:39)
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