MBPD's Pink Patch Project Raises Money For Breast Cancer

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – The Manhattan Beach Police Department is participating in the Pink Patch Project to increase public awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for the fight against it.

During the month of October, MBPD employees will demonstrate their support of breast cancer awareness by wearing pink shoulder patches on their uniforms. The 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.

"The project is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association and over 300 public safety agencies nationwide," MBPD said.

Pink Patch t-shirts and challenge coins will be for sale starting Oct. 6 at the MBPD front desk located at 420 15th Street in Manhattan Beach. T-shirts and challenge coins will be $20 each (cash only). MBPD will also have a booth at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair on Oct. 6-7, to purchase t-shirts and challenge coins. 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, the press release said.

For more information about the Pink Patch Project, visit www.pinkpatchproject.com.

Photo courtesy of Manhattan Beach Police Department