The Big Journey 2023
14 years of JOHB - 12 Years of The Big Journey!
Here's how it all began...In 2008 a group of about 10 women got together to fundraise for a friend’s breast cancer treatment. After this, 3 of the ladies – Bev Denbury, Rita Keevil and Marilyn Garcin – identified a bigger need, to empower communities about the importance of Early Detection of Breast Cancer.
In 2009, Journey of Hope Botswana was formally registered as a Botswana-based charity which aims to educate about breast cancer and promote early detection.
In 2010 the ‘Pink Ladies’ undertook the first Big Journey to Maun, Gweta, Nata, Francistown and Palapye, before heading back to Gaborone.
August 2023 is the 12th year that the Big Journey is taking place. (we took a break due to COVID-19)
It includes teaching the self-examination technique and conducting free breast examinations in clinics in Tutume and North East Districts.
The 2023 Big Journey also includes clinical breast screening (breast ultrasounds and mammograms) availed to patients for free.