Exhibit's Premiere in Indiana County to Focus on Rural Outreach

"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 Indiana County Fair August 24 through September 1. The opening reception is Monday, August 27 at noon at the J.S. Mack Community Center. The exhibit and opening reception are open to the public. To RSVP call the PBCC at 1-800-377-8828 ext. 304.

The PBCC joins the Indiana County Cancer Coalition and the Indiana County Cooperative Extension to bring this incredible outreach tool to the women and families of Indiana County. 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.

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.