Beginning in 2012, Convoy of Hope will partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation by offering early-detection screenings and breast health education services to nearly 100,000 women during Convoy of Hope’s upcoming 50-state-outreach tour.

“We’re incredibly excited about the opportunity to bring these valuable and needed services to the female guests at our community outreaches,” says Hal Donaldson, president of Convoy of Hope. “The leaders at the National Breast Cancer Foundation share our values of cherishing life and honoring people. What they stand for, as well as what they do, makes National Breast Cancer Foundation an organization that stands out.”

In the United States, breast cancer affects one in every eight women. But with early detection, the survival rate exceeds 98 percent. Many families who attend Convoy of Hope’s community outreaches lack preventative medical care.

“We are hopeful that by offering free screenings at our outreaches we will help save lives and let people know that Convoy of Hope and its tens of thousands of partners and volunteers value women and their roles in families and communities throughout the nation,” adds Donaldson.

As the national spotlight focuses on breast cancer awareness in the month of October, Convoy of Hope is asking its friends to support the partnership with NBCF and Convoy of Hope by giving a generous gift to our Global Outreach fund to help fund the upcoming 50-state-outreach tour, where thousands of women will receive free early-detection screenings.

More details and opportunities for engagement can be found at nbcf.org.