The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) is pleased to work with Conemaugh Health System to bring its traveling photo exhibit “67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania,” to Cambria County from May 6 to May 16. The photo exhibit will be displayed for the public to view in Memorial Medical Center’s Clinical Pavilion Atrium.
An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday,May 6 at 6:30pm. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. To RSVP for the opening reception, please call 1-800-377-8828 x101.
This work of art features women from each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, along with a message about how breast cancer has touched their lives. The women reflect the diversity of Pennsylvania, and their stories reflect the impact of breast cancer on themselves, their families and their communities. The exhibit encourages women to learn about early detection and celebrates life, courage, hope and dignity of women and families who have battled breast cancer.
Pat Halpin-Murphy, PBCC President and Founder, encourages everyone to visit the exhibit. “Breast cancer is not a rare event separate from the fabrics of our everyday lives. It impacts our mothers, daughters and friends. We must educate ourselves about this disease and fight to find a cure now…so our daughters won’t have to.”
“It is exciting for Memorial Medical Center to host the “67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania” traveling photo exhibit,” said Steve Tucker, President, Memorial Medical Center. “This unique display is a great way to raise awareness about breast cancer and the need for education, early detection and hopefully, someday soon a cure. We invite everyone to view the exhibit to celebrate life and to remember those that have struggled and struggle even now with the diagnosis of breast cancer.”
“67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania” is sponsored by the PBCC and funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The exhibit travels to several select Pennsylvania communities each year, and has been to over 80 communities since its launch ten years ago.
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and breast cancer research grants. For more information please call 1-800-377-8828 or visit the website at www.pabreastcancer.org.
