Palos Park Police Participate in 'Pink Patch Project' for Breast Cancer Awareness

PALOS PARK, IL -- This spring, the Palos Park Police Department is partnering with over 90 law enforcement agencies across the United States in the Pink Patch Project. The project raises awareness of the early detection of breast cancer by fostering discussion.

Each Palos Park police officer will receive Pink uniform patches. Starting March 13, the Pink Patches will be available for sale to the public while supplies last, at the Palos Park police station, 8999 W 123rd St. Patches are $10 each with all proceeds benefitting The Cancer Support Center in Mokena and Homewood.

The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association and public safety agencies from all over the nation. These agencies have partnered together to combat breast cancer by raising public awareness and by raising funds for breast cancer education, research and treatment using a common theme and message (the “Pink Patch Project”).

The program centers on vibrant pink versions of the public safety officer's uniform patch. These bright pink patches are specially designed by each participating agency specifically for the PPP campaign. Although not required, officers at each of the participating agencies typically wear these pink patches on their regular uniforms for the entire month of October during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.”

Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. Over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.