Mammograms Save Lives Campaign Honors Breast Cancer Survivors

Project Self-Sufficiency has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate, Intercar Mercedes Benz, Sussex Honda and the New Jersey Herald to promote the importance of annual mammograms in the prevention and early detection of breast cancer. The campaign includes billboards, flyers, and public relations efforts.

Each month a breast cancer survivor is profiled in the New Jersey Herald. To read their stories, click on their photo.

Since 1997, Project Self-Sufficiency has proudly partnered with the Susan G.Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate to increase awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. Project Self-Sufficiency's Breast Health Awareness program consists of:

• Free mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40;
• Breast Cancer Awareness Presentations;
• Annual Tie-a-Ribbon Campaign;
• Participation in the annual Race for the Cure;
• Mammograms Save Lives public relations effort;
• Free Family Health Fair.

The Project Self-Sufficiency Breast Health Awareness Program has reached more than 61,000 girls and women.