Pink Saturdays

It’s three seconds that can save your life.

It is estimated that 32,000 women over the age of 40 in Southwest Michigan are uninsured.

Only 30 percent of women ages 40 and older in Southwest Michigan get an annual mammogram, compared with the statewide average of 62 percent and the national average of 65 to 70 percent.

In 2009:

2,692 women called the toll-free hotline
1,244 women qualified for a FREE mammogram
131 women received follow-up care
5 women were diagnosed with breast cancer—treatment was secured through BCCCP Medicaid

In 2008:

5,135 women called the toll-free hotline
1,389 women qualified for a FREE mammogram
183 women received follow-up care
2 women were diagnosed with breast cancer—treatment was secured through BCCCP Medicaid

Early detection saved my life and my business.

There is currently no cure for advanced breast cancer.

Nobody wants this to happen but the partners of Pink Saturdays made it bearable and livable.