The Journey of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Ride going from strength to strength.
When the Journey of Hope Breast Cancer Ride was initiated in 2006 it was the first of its kind in South Africa. The purpose of the Journey of Hope Breast Cancer Ride is to spread the message of a positive attitude and of hope regarding breast cancer, in a unique and vibrant way. This is achieved through a volunteer group of breast cancer survivors travelling across South Africa on motorcycles and sharing their stories of Hope. At the same time these dynamic role models highlight the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
Since then a number of similar initiatives unassociated with the Journey of Hope have been initiated following the same basic model. Journey of Hope are supportive of any cause that shares its vision of spreading the message of Hope and the early detection of breast cancer to South African communities.
Aileen Taylor, Director says, “The Journey of Hope has a long and successful track record and has grown from strength to strength over the years, especially when it comes to educating rural communities about breast cancer and dispelling some of the myths that exist around breast cancer. We are looking forward to an exciting Ride this year when we will be travelling through Gauteng to Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the North West to spread our message of Hope and early detection of breast cancer.”
This year a new group of 15 breast cancer survivors from all walks of life will once again embark on a Journey of Hope by riding Honda motorcycles. Amongst them will be the first male breast cancer survivor to participate in a Journey of Hope ride. Appearances, talks and awareness workshops will be held throughout the year as well as during the week of the main ride, when various schools, shopping centres and communities along the route will be visited.
The Journey of Hope ride will be taking place from 09 – 15 October 2011. For more information about the Journey of Hope 2011 ride contact 011 3173861 / 082 840 3633 or visit www.journeyofhope.co.za
