MBPD Participates In Pink Patch Project For Breast Cancer

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – The Manhattan Beach Police Department is participating in the "Pink Patch Project," a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association (LACPCA) and more than 175 public safety agencies throughout the nation. The project is designed to increase public awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for the fight against this disease, according to the press release.

From September 1st through September 24th, project volunteers from various agencies will be manning a booth at the Los Angeles County Fair where pink patches will be displayed from many of the participating agencies. MBPD will be staffing the booth on September 22nd. Pink patches and other related items will be available for sale to the public with the proceeds going to various hospitals and organizations, the statement said.

Employees of the Manhattan Beach Police Department will be demonstrating their support of breast cancer awareness by wearing pink shoulder patches on their uniforms throughout the month of October. The pink patches are intended to stimulate conversation within the community and to raise public awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment in the fight against breast cancer, the press release said.

MBPD is selling Pink Patch Project t-shirts for $20 and mini pink shoulder patches for $10 at the front desk of MBPD, every day until October 31st. Cash only, and all proceeds will be donated to the Soroptimist International of Manhattan Beach to make breast cancer comfort bags for individuals battling breast cancer in the South Bay.

You can sponsor a breast cancer comfort bag for a $50 donation. For more information about the Pink Patch Project, visit their website.

Photo courtesy of the Manhattan Beach Police Department