Our Founder

From a young mother diagnosed with breast cancer to a 29-year breast cancer survivor.

Janelle Hail first faced breast cancer when she was only 34 years old. At the time of her diagnosis she was living a healthy lifestyle and had no family history of breast cancer. However, in an instant, she faced a staggering reality that will also affect more than 200,000 women this year alone.

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 lifesaving 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 accolades on behalf of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Today, Janelle serves as the CEO of National Breast Cancer Foundation, one of America’s most highly recognized and respected breast cancer 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.