LAKEPORT >> The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the Pink Patch Project during the month of October. The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between over 110 public safety agencies throughout the United States to bring attention to breast cancer awareness.
During the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, deputies will be wearing pink patches on their uniform shirts. The pink patches are intended to remind residents about the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer.
As part of the program, the Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is selling collectible pink patches to the community. The proceeds will be donated to the Sutter Lakeside Hospital Foundation to support the funding of a new Breast Cancer Navigator position that the hospital is implementing.
The hospital’s Breast Cancer Navigator will contact patients who receive an abnormal mammogram as quickly as possible to explain in easy to understand terms what lies ahead as far as further testing and treatment options.
If you are interested in purchasing a patch come by the Sheriff’s main office, located at 1220 Martin Street in Lakeport.
