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Two hundred volunteers, breast cancer survivors and family members of those who lost the struggle with the disease are raising awareness about early detection.

Today in Tallahassee, the American Cancer Society called the activists to the steps of the State Capitol. They’re asking for more funding for the state’s Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, also known as the Mary Brogan Act—In honor of Brogan who died of the disease. Her husband, Chancellor of the University System’s Board of Governors Frank Brogan, says her bravery facing breast cancer should inspire everyone touched by the disease.

“I watched this amazing woman travel the state of Florida often times on behalf of the American Cancer Society doing what she did best; teaching, teaching women about early protection,” said Brogan.

At this time the program only serves eight percent of at-need women in the state, leaving 119,000 women unable to receive early protection screening. Florida currently ranks third in both the number of cancer cases and deaths each year.