The National Breast Cancer Foundation co-founder Neal Hail has passed away. He was 77 years old. 

Hail co-founded the foundation in 1991 with his wife Janelle, who is a breast cancer survivor. The foundation, based in Frisco, helps women by providing early detection, education and support services.

He and Janelle were married in Aug. 28, 1965 and together they have three sons and five grandchildren.

According to the foundation’s website, “[Neal] was a bright light in all of our lives with a heart of gold and a passion for serving others. His legacy will live on in our hearts forever.”

The foundation has set up a memory fund in honor of Hail. To learn more, click here.