Tepoz Rosa

Posted on June 18th, 2026

Tepoz Rosa is an organization that provides women in the Tepoztlán community with information, guidance, and support for the early detection of breast and cervical cancer.

Mission

Tepoz Rosa A.C. is a non-profit association whose mission is to reduce in women the mortality rate from breast and gynecological cancers in the municipality of Tepoztlán, Morelos.

Vision

To consolidate our efforts in the municipality of Tepoztlán as well as to become a model for our social and humanitarian work in the state of Morelos.

History

In 2013, two residents of Tepoztlán, Morelos—Úrsula Hahn and Bridget Galsworthy Estavillo—both breast cancer survivors, recognized the urgent need to educate women about the importance of early detection. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among Mexican women, yet it is up to 95% curable when diagnosed early.

Motivated by this reality, they founded Tepoz Rosa A.C., a non-profit organization committed to promoting breast cancer awareness and organizing annual early detection campaigns.

In 2019, the organization expanded its efforts to include cervical cancer screening campaigns, addressing the second leading cancer-related cause of death among Mexican women.

The founders also recognized that Tepoztlán, as a rural community, had limited access to healthcare services. As a result, many patients were required to travel nearly 100 kilometers to Mexico City for diagnosis and treatment.

During its first year, Tepoz Rosa organized a breast cancer screening campaign that provided 280 free mammograms in just three days. Since then, the program has continued to grow, reaching as many as 1,000 screenings in a single year.

As the organization evolved, it became clear that women diagnosed with cancer needed more than medical screenings. They also required financial, emotional, and logistical support. In response, Tepoz Rosa began assisting patients by providing access to therapists, nutritionists, help with medical appointments, medications not covered by public health services, and other essential resources.

In 2023, Casa Tepoz Rosa, the organization’s permanent headquarters, opened its doors thanks to the generous support of numerous donors, particularly GNP Seguros. Conveniently located for local women and equipped to accommodate the mobile screening units, Casa Tepoz Rosa has become a vital health and information center for the women of Tepoztlán.

Breast Cancer

• Since 2013, more than 6,000 women have been screened for the disease.
• There are currently 6,176 women registered in Tepoz Rosa’s database out of a total of 8,900 women aged 40 to 70 living in the municipality.
• Reminders are sent to patients whose physicians have recommended more frequent testing.
• For the past twelve years, Tepoz Rosa has provided multiple local breast cancer patients with financial, therapeutic and logistical support.

Cervical Cancer

• Since 2019, thirteen cervical cancer screening campaigns have been conducted, now benefiting yearly more than 500 women.
• In 2024 Tepoz Rosa also began offering during its cervical cancer screening campaigns, pelvic and breast ultrasounds for women aged 18 and older.
• Cervical cancer screening is offered to women ages 18 to 70. Therefore, this service has the potential to reach all 18,000 women in that

Counseling Support and Theraputic Groups

Since its inception, Tepoz Rosa has sought to help local women undergoing breast cancer treatment with therapists, nutritionists, and support groups. The nonprofit association also offers sewing, knitting, cooking, and nutrition workshops open to the entire community.

Donate Now

Tepoz Rosa is proud to partner with Amistad Canada and welcomes donations from supporters in Mexico and around the world.

Canadian donors receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of their contribution. Every donation, regardless of size, helps us continue providing life-saving screening services and support to women in need.

To make a donation, please click the DONATE button on the Amistad Canada website and select Tepoz Rosa Cervical Cancer Screening Project from the drop-down menu.