"Granite Gives Pink" Returns for Second Annual Fundraiser Supporting Breast Cancer Research

Granite aims to raise more than $500,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through companywide Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative

QUINCY, Mass., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Granite Telecommunications will host its second annual "Granite Gives Pink" event on Thursday, Oct. 22. The company will donate $250 for every employee who wears pink, with a goal of raising more than $500,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and its mission to advance breast cancer research and improve outcomes for those impacted by the disease.

The day will feature a companywide town hall, awareness activities, guest speakers, employee engagement initiatives and a check presentation benefiting BCRF.

The event builds on Granite's longstanding commitment to supporting cancer research through philanthropy, including its signature "Saving by Shaving" campaign, which has raised more than $62.7 million over the past 13 years.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
Time: 11 a.m. to noon ET
Location: Granite Telecommunications headquarters, 1 Heritage Drive, Quincy, Mass.

What:

• For every employee who wears pink, Granite will donate $250 to BCRF
• Donation check presentation to BCRF
• Town hall program and guest speakers
• Employee awareness and fundraising activities
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month displays and activations

Media Invitation: The event is closed to the public, but media representatives are welcome. Please contact us to request a press pass.

A Message from Granite Gives Back: "Nearly everyone has someone in their life who has been touched by breast cancer," said Sana Sheikh, Granite's Chief People Officer. "This October, our teammates are coming together through Granite Gives Pink with a goal of raising more than $500,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), supporting the world's most promising research to improve outcomes for those affected by this complex disease."

About Granite:
Granite is a trailblazing $1.8 billion technology and communications company with philanthropy at the heart of its culture. Under the leadership of CEO Rob Hale, the company has contributed more than $400 million to charitable causes spanning cancer research, healthcare, education and community development. Best known for its annual "Saving by Shaving" fundraiser, Granite has been consistently recognized as one of the most philanthropic companies in Massachusetts.

About BCRF:
Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in the best minds in science—and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration—to examine every aspect of the disease from prevention to metastasis. Our approach accelerates the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need. We can't stop now. Join us in fueling the world's most promising research. With you, we will be the end of breast cancer. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.

SOURCE Granite Telecommunications, LLC