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The BIG Pink Bus Individual Participant Guidelines

In addition to on-site, employer-specific outreach events, there are many other opportunities to visit our mobile mammography unit, made possible through community sponsors.   

Find an event near you 

For more information on how to join one of these events, please call 602-521-3838 or 480-536-0962 or complete this form

Individual participant guidelines

To schedule a mammogram with The BIG Pink Bus, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • It has been 12 months or more since your last mammogram.
  • You have a primary care provider, nurse practitioner or physician assistant to report results. Our team can assist you if you do not have a primary care provider.
  • You are 35 years of age and older.

What to bring on screening day:

Although these items are not required, we recommend bringing the following with you on the day of your mammogram if you have them:

  • Order for mammogram 
  • Insurance card
  • Health care provider contact information
  • Picture ID or passport 

Community Sponsorship of The BIG Pink Bus

The BIG Pink Bus is made possible by Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and its generous community sponsors. 

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation (TLFF)

The Breast Believe campaign, launched on November 1, 2022, by The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation (TLFF), aims to educate communities about early detection, prevention, symptoms, treatments, resources and access related to breast cancer.

Larry Fitzgerald, inspired by his mother, Carol Fitzgerald—who passed away from breast cancer in 2003— has dedicated himself and his foundation to providing funding, resources and services for women, men, and families affected by breast cancer. 

The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation recognizes that the impact of breast cancer extends beyond October. That is why they’ve created an ongoing campaign to support awareness and address the needs of those impacted every day. The Breast Believe campaign is built on the belief that access to organizations offering support, financial assistance and breast health advocacy is crucial. 

Partnering with Banner MD Anderson’s BIG Pink Bus aligns with TLFF’s mission. Together, we prioritize access to breast health services for historically underserved communities. Throughout the year, Breast Believe and The BIG Pink Bus will offer free mammograms to communities in need. Additionally, the Banner MD Anderson team will assist with coordinating follow-up care or next steps as needed. 

Learn more about Breast Believe