Carolyn Davis takes breast cancer seriously. She has lost an aunt and a sister to the disease and has a sister and niece who are survivors. She never misses getting her mammogram. And now, because of your gift, staying on top of her health is easier than ever.

“It’s very important to me because of the history of my family,” Carolyn says. “I receive a letter reminding me that it’s about time for my mammogram. I make an appointment as soon as I receive the letter.”

Fortunately for Carolyn, Bon Secours takes breast cancer seriously as well. Donations from the Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundation have helped to expand access to care. Screenings are now available in satellite offices throughout the region. Carolyn received her most recent mammogram at a new office in Portsmouth, only five minutes away from her home. It means she no longer has to navigate the congested Suffolk area.

“I’m at the age now where I don’t really like driving in heavy traffic,” she says. “Now it’s very convenient for me.”

She is grateful that your generosity means she has the screenings she needs close to home. She knows there are others like her in her community. She appreciates that donors give so much to help patients with all kinds of health care.

“I believe that we should have compassion,” she says. “We should be concerned about those who are not as fortunate as we are, those who do not have insurance, may not have the extra money, or even may need transportation to and from the facilities.”