Public Invited to Free Opening Reception September 27

"67 Women - 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania", an educational work of art sponsored by the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health is on display at the Wills House on Gettysburg Square September 27 through October 8. The opening reception is September 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wills House. The exhibit and opening reception are open to the public free of charge. To RSVP call the PBCC at 1-800-377-8828 x 305. The reception features musical entertainment and guest speakers, which include:

Pat Halpin-Murphy, PBCC President & Founder Rev. Barbara Derrickson, Pastoral Care - Gettysburg Hosp. & Breast Cancer Survivor Diane Funston-Dillon, PBCC Board of Directors & Breast Cancer Survivor

The photo exhibit showcases at least one woman from each county in the state. It celebrates the life, courage, hope and dignity of the women and families who have had a personal battle with breast cancer and encourages women to learn about early detection. The late Melinda Aldinger from Gettysburg is the Adams County exhibit participant.

First Lady Michele Ridge is Honorary Chair of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. "More women are surviving breast cancer now than at any time in our history," said Mrs. Ridge. "As we look at the photographs in this exhibit and see the faces of those who are currently battling breast cancer, we celebrate the hope that we are moving closer to finding a cure."

Pat Halpin-Murphy, President and Founder of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition encourages everyone to visit the display. "Breast cancer is not a rare event separate from the fabrics of our lives. It is our mothers, our daughters, our friends, ourselves. We must educate ourselves about this insidious disease and fight to find a cure now. so our daughters won't have to.