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Lake County Sheriff's Office participates in Pink Patch Project
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Pink Patch Project during the month of October.
The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between more than 110 public safety agencies throughout the United States to bring attention to breast cancer awareness, according to Sgt. Corey Paulich.
During the month of October, which is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” Paulich said Lake County Sheriff’s deputies will wear pink patches on their uniform shirts. The pink patches are intended to encourage public awareness about early detection and treatment of breast cancer.
As part of the program, the Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is selling collectible pink patches to the community, Paulich said.
Paulich said the proceeds will be donated to the Sutter Lakeside Hospital Foundation to support the funding of a new Breast Cancer navigator position that the hospital is implementing.
The Breast Cancer navigator will contact patients who receive an abnormal mammogram as quickly as possible to explain in easy to understand terms what lies ahead as far as further testing and treatment options, Paulich said.
If you are interested in purchasing a patch come by the Sheriff’s Main Office, located at 1220 Martin St. in Lakeport.