Harvest of Hope Overview

When friends and loved ones are faced with challenges, we all rally together to make a difference. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and during this period when you buy Country Harvest, 10¢ of your purchase will go to supporting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Together we are working to create a future without breast cancer.

Country Harvest first established its association with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in 2003 and has been a part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities ever since.

As a proud supporter of the Foundation, Country Harvest contributes $50,000 per year to help fund research, education and awareness programs.

Breast Cancer remains the most common cancer among Canadian women. In 2009, an estimated 22,700 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. On average, that is about 437 women diagnosed every week.  

There is more cause to be optimistic. Since 1999, the incidence of breast cancer in Canada has stabilized. Since 1986, the breast cancer death rate has fallen by more than 30% and is currently the lowest it has been since 1950.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer.
Established in 1986 by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Foundation works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for:

• Relevant and innovative research,
• Meaningful education and awareness programs,
• Early diagnosis and effective treatment, and
• And a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.

If you would like to learn more about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, please follow www.cbcf.org.

Country Harvest is also a proud sponsor of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. This year the event is taking place on October 4, 2009 with over 56 Run locations across the country.

If you would like to learn more about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, please follow this link.