This year's annual breakfast to help raise funds Francine’s Friends mobile mammography included not one but two types of makeovers - the fashion makeover celebrating breast cancer survivors and the lucky winner of a room makeover!

More than 400 women attended the annual breakfast and makeover, held at the Memorial Coliseum on October 10, 2008. In partnership with Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Breast Diagnostic Center, other sponsors included PHP Foundation (presenting sponsor), Radiation Oncology and Vera Bradley (breakfast sponsors) and Heritage Equipment, Emley Design Group, Punch Films, Jophiel, Indiana Surgical Specialists, A Party Apart, Barbara's New Beginnings, OmniSource, and Baker Daniels.

In addition to the breast cancer survivor makeovers, one lucky attendee won a room makeover from Cindy Friend Lifestyle Studios. Any woman who had her mammogram on the coach during the months of August and September was eligible to enter the drawing.

Most importantly, mobile mammography is making a difference and not only is Francine's Friends able to bring a service to those who otherwise couldn't afford it, we are also serving those who hadn’t been able to take the time to get a mammogram by bringing the service to them.

The positive findings being discovered at an early stage is saving not only lives, but also saving the community in healthcare costs by early intervention.

Francine's Friends was also awarded the "Health Care Hero Award" in the category of Community Achievement in Health Care in 2008.

Donna Emley, principal and creative director of EDG, is a current board member and annual breakfast sponsor.

To date, Francine's Friends has raised $236,000 at its annual breakfasts, screened over 6,200 women, and visited 280 separate sites. To find out more or to view a current schedule of the coach, visit www.FrancinesFriends.org.