Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking nominations for its 2016 Gallery of Hope. Earlier this year, several northeastern and north central Pennsylvania residents took the brave step of sharing their personal stories of surviving breast cancer in an effort to educate others about the disease.

Highmark collected their experiences for the 2015 Gallery of Hope, a viewable display containing survivor profiles and educational resources designed to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment in the fight against breast cancer.Any breast cancer survivor residing within Highmark's 13-county service area can be nominated. Go to

www.bcnepa.com/hope before Nov. 1 and click on "Nominate a Survivor" to submit information about a friend or family member for consideration. The 2016 honorees will be announced in January.To learn more visit

www.bcnepa.com/hope.