Honourable George Abbott


On June 6, 2008, Health Minister George Abbott presented the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region with a cheque for $250,000. Women in 24 British Columbia communities and 42 neighbouring First Nations communities will receive important information about breast health, breast cancer and the value of screening mammograms through the 2008 TELUS Tour for the Cure.

On June 6, 2008, Health Minister George Abbott presented the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region with a cheque for $250,000, which brings the Province’s support for breast cancer awareness to nearly $5 million since 2005. Women in 24 British Columbia communities and 42 neighbouring First Nations communities will receive important information about breast health, breast cancer and the value of screening mammograms through the 2008 TELUS Tour for the Cure. [News release] [Backgrounder]

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