Our Founder
Janelle Hail, Founder
Breast cancer survivor. Wife. Mother. Grandmother. Still living 26 years after encountering breast cancer.
Janelle Hail experienced breast cancer when she was just 34. At the time of her diagnosis, she was living a healthy lifestyle with no history of breast cancer in her family. Yet, Janelle experienced what one in eight women face today – an encounter with breast cancer.
From her personal experience and a compassionate heart to help others, Janelle’s vision for the National Breast Cancer Foundation was formed. She strengthened her voice to reach women with life-saving education on breast cancer by becoming a professional speaker and award-winning published writer. In her pursuit of reaching out to women who have no assistance, Janelle has received numerous awards on behalf of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Some of Janelle's accomplishments:
- 1991 - Founded NBCF
- 1996-2000 - Became president of the North Texas chapter of the National Speakers Association and was named Member of the Year
- 2004 - Produced Beyond the Shock DVD, a world-recognized breast cancer education program
- 2006 - Janelle named Texas Legend by Cadillac and Belo Broadcasting
- NBCF given highest four-star rating with Charity Navigator the past three years in a row
Today Janelle serves as the CEO of National Breast Cancer Foundation, one of America’s most highly recognized and respected charities. To Janelle, nothing compares to the joy in life she receives when she hugs a woman whose life has been spared by a mammogram provided by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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