Published on July 22, 2010

Nancy Borum on July 22 presents a $12,000 check to Michael Bryant, Methodist president and CEO, and Kelly Frick, mammography manager. Borum, who works for the Methodist Foundation as database and donor relations coordinator, organized "Bikers for Ta-Tas," a motorcycle ride to raise money for Methodist's mammography van. BG Karaoke Saloon, owned by Charlie Schneider (left), hosted the July 17 event, which attracted nearly 1,000 riders.

Motorcycle ride raises $12,000 for mammograms

Nancy Borum brought in $12,000 for the Methodist mammography van with her Bikers for Ta-Tas motorcycle ride on July 17.

As database and donor relations coordinator for the Methodist Foundation, she could see there were not enough resources for uninsured or under-insured women to get mammograms. The donation will allow the mammography van to provide mammograms to those who can't afford the screening or who live too far away from Methodist offices.

Borum knows the importance of early detection. Her mother is a breast cancer survivor, and her sister is undergoing treatment for the disease.

The event drew almost 1,000 riders. More than 1,000 people bought T-shirts, including many out-of-state supporters who learned about the event online. One rider came from Pennsylvania to Bartonville, where the 145-mile ride began.

Call (309) 671-8282 to set up a screening or check out the mobile mammography calendar to see when the van will be near you.