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Sheriff’s office participates in ‘Pink Patch Project’
Sheriff Brian Martin said his agency will participate in the “Pink Patch Project,” a nationwide collaborative effort between law enforcement and public safety agencies to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer.
The Deputy Sheriff’s Association has purchased a limited number of pink sheriff’s office patches with breast cancer awareness ribbons. Since these patches were purchased by the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, there is no cost to the taxpayers for this program.
The patches are available for purchase by members of the public for $10 on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the National Night Out in Middletown.
Proceeds from the sales of these patches 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.
The breast cancer navigator is a cancer survivor herself and has a true understanding and appreciation for what the patients are experiencing.
The services she provides are assistance in scheduling appointments, discussing treatment options, and continuing to help, even if the patient seeks treatment outside the Sutter Health Care System.
This position is not one that is covered by insurance, and its funding will come from other sources including donations through the Pink Patch Project.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Across the country, there are numerous efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as numerous fundraisers to support cancer research and treatment.
For the month of October, uniformed Lake County Sheriff’s Office personnel are authorized to wear this patch while on duty.
Martin said this effort is designed to raise awareness about breast cancer and to promote interaction between our deputies and the public.
To purchase a pink patch and support this worthy cause, stop in at the National Night Out at the Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center, 15500 Central Park Road in Middletown, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1.