PNKBZN 2024

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2023 there were an estimated 1,030 breast cancer diagnoses and 150 deaths in Montana.

October was designated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 to raise awareness and gain research funding for a cure, while elevating education around the importance of annual/ early screening.

PNKBZN, a community-wide campaign during the month of October, seeks to enhance local awareness about the importance of following screening guidelines for breast care, how to access diagnostic screenings and other resources, increase the community conversation around cancer awareness and provide inspirational stories of men and women in our community who are living with breast cancer.

Throughout the month of October, downtown Bozeman businesses will support PNKBZN with various activities and promotions. Shop downtown to contribute to various organizations that support breast cancer awareness funding and research.

The Bozeman Health Foundation Mammogram Project Fund provides no-fee mammogram and diagnostic services to women in need in our local community. Women face many barriers to accessing mammograms and the follow-up diagnostic services, including lack of insurance coverage. Many cannot afford the cost of screening or a diagnostic test, so they delay care, or they don’t qualify for government programs or require a service that's not covered. To support the Mammogram Project visit www.bozemanhealthfoundation.org/ways-to-give/ mammogramproject