Created by PopSmear.org , the goal of the Yellow Umbrella Tour is to bring awareness and information to women around the country about cervical cancer and the virus that causes it, HPV. PopSmear.org's founder, Christine Baze , was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in 2000. After numerous surgeries and treatments, Christine was grateful for her life, and decided to make a difference.
She knew that thousands of women were facing this battle each year, a battle that never needs to be. So, being a musician, she organized a benefit concert and called it Pop Smear (2002). It's tremendous success led to Yellow Umbrella Tour , a series of concerts around North America intended to raise the awareness about cervical cancer prevention. Yellow Umbrella Tour is now in its 4th year, and plans are better than ever!