Akron Police Department Participates in Pink Patch Project to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

The Akron Police Department will be joining the worldwide Pink Patch Project for the first time this year. They will be wearing pink patches and pins that will help raise money for breast cancer research and strengthen public awareness and support services for the month of October. 

Detective Carol Hill, who has been on the job for 25 years, have two aunts who won the fight against breast cancer and is now in remission. She is now the face of the Akron Police Department's mission to go pink. 

Lt. Michael Miller said that the patch carries the breast cancer logo and shows how they are united with the community in the fight against breast cancer.

For the whole duration of October, Akron officers patrolling outside will look a bit different due to their pink patches. According to Hill, wearing this is a conversation starter and it gets the message out to the community that they are doing what it takes to fight against breast cancer. Wearing these patches is like a step back from the enforcement role as it strengthens community relations while helping save lives.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the police department is allowing their officers to buy pink versions of their Akron police patches and wear pink pins with the same emblem. 

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Police officers can visit local companies who will sew them on the police uniforms for free.

The department is also selling these commemorative patches and pins to the public, and all proceeds will help fund local cancer research and support services.

These pink patches and ribbon pins cost $10 each and can be purchased while supplies last. 

If you are interested in supporting this cause, you can purchase via PayPal: AkronPDPinkPatch@akronohio.gov 

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer awareness month is celebrated annually during the month of October in countries worldwide, This annual campaign is directed at increasing public awareness about this disease. 

According to Global Cancer Observatory, there are about 1.38 million new cases and 458,000 deaths from breast cancer each year, and remains by far the most common cancer in women worldwide.

As there is no sufficient knowledge on what causes breast cancer, early detection through monthly self-checks or annual mammograms remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control. When breast cancer is caught early and adequate diagnosis and treatment are available, breast cancer can likely be cured. If detected during the later stage, treatment would be focused more on palliative rather than curative treatment. This is to relieve pain and suffering for both patients and families involved.

The vulnerable populations who do not have access to cancer care usually experience lower survival rates, higher morbidity, and acquire more costly treatment and care. Early diagnosis dramatically improves cancer outcomes and reduces mortality. Proper care given at the earliest possible stage is of utmost importance in dealing with public health, regardless of the settings.

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