On Monday, November 28th, Monterey Park Police Chief Jim Smith, the LACPCA President, and Los Angeles County Sheriff Department division chief Warren Asmus presented checks in excess of $200,000.00 to City of Hope on behalf of the participating public safety agencies who chose to support them.
The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association (LACPCA) and 82 public safety agencies across the nation designed to increase public awareness about breast cancer, to raise funds for the fight against the disease, and to stimulate conversation with the community about early detection and treatment.
The Pink Patch Project centers on vibrant pink versions of the public safety agency’s uniform patch. Members of the participating agencies wore their pink patches on their uniforms during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” this past October. The pink patches stimulated conversation with the community and encouraged public awareness about the importance of early detection and the fight against breast cancer.
As part of the program, public safety agencies across the nation sold pink patches to the community, along with commemorative tee-shirts, challenge coins, and other pink patch items. Nationally, over 25,000 pink patches were distributed and over $300,000.00 was raised through the Pink Patch Project. Proceeds from the sale of commemorative Pink Patch Project items funded breast cancer education research, and treatment programs throughout the country.