Cure Breast Cancer License Plate

The Cure Breast Cancer License Plate Initiative, a volunteer non-profit group, unveiled the first-ever Massachusetts Breast Cancer License Plates on October 31, 2006. All proceeds from plate sales will directly benefit The Diane Connolly-Zaniboni Breast Cancer Research Fund at Tufts Medical Center.

In June 2000, Diane Connolly-Zaniboni lost her battle with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) at the age of 39. A portion of the plate proceeds will fund Tufts Medical Center’s IBC research initiative, which is the only one of its kind in the northeast in addition to other research being conducted regarding breast cancer.

The cost of the plate is $40 and they are available to the general public at all RMV branches. They are also available online by accessing: mass.gov/rmv. The “special” plate fee is tax deductible.

“We are thrilled to have achieved our goal of getting this plate on the road. This plate means so much to so many people,” said Deb McNeill, one of the leaders of the license plate project, who is also a breast cancer survivor. “The plate honors the memory of those who have lost their battle with breast cancer and serves as a symbol of hope, strength and support to those currently fighting the disease.”

“I can’t begin to express how happy I am that this day has come and that Diane’s dream is now a reality,” said Janice Connolly-Laubenstein, another leader in the plate initiative. “I am so grateful to everyone who came together to make this happen. I know wonderful things will come out of this initiative and hopefully it will help with finding a cure for breast cancer.”

For more information regarding the license plate or the Diane Connolly-Zaniboni Breast Cancer Research Fund, call 617-636-7656.