During the month of October (breast cancer awareness month) you may notice local Police wearing a pink patch on their regular uniforms. They’re supporting the Pink Patch Project — a public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer, which we think is pretty awesome. And you can get involved and support, as well!
The Pink Patch Project was developed in Los Angeles by the LA County Police Chief Association and has made its way across the country to the South Shore! The goal of the project is to increase awareness about the life-saving benefits of early detection and intervention in the fight against breast cancer. Funds raised from the sale of #PinkPatchProject items go directly to the research, treatment and education needed to help find a cure for breast cancer. Each public safety agency has chosen a cancer research organization or support group in their respective communities to donate to.
See below for a list of participating agencies in and around the South Shore and find out where you can get your very own pink patch! Share a picture of your pink patch on social media using #PinkPatchProject
BRAINTREE, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Supporting Susan F. Smith Center for Woman’s Cancer
More info: Website, 781-843-1212
COHASSET , MA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Supporting Dana-Faber Cancer Institute
Sgt. Jeffrey Treanor
More info: (781) 383-1055 or e-mail
DUXBURY, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Supporting Susan F. Smith Center for Woman’s Cancer
More info: Website, (781) 934-5656, x1143 or e-mail
HANOVER, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Ofc. John Voelkel or
Sgt. Dan Salvucci
More info: (781) 826-3231 or e-mail
HINGHAM, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Supporting Susan E. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Sgt. Steven Dearth
More info: Website, (781) 804-2205 or e-mail
HULL, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Supporting Susan E. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
More info: (781) 925-1212
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE, MA
Supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Mail $10 Cash to:
Trooper Dustin Fitch
Massachusetts State Police, General Headquarters
470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702
PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MA SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
More info: Website, (508) 830-6200
