What do you get when you combine breast cancer awareness with fire safety and education? You get a pink fire crew! To celebrate October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Fire Prevention Month, Thomasville Fire Rescue will host the Pink Heals Fire Truck and wear pink t-shirts!
TFR Members Will be Wearing Pink T-Shirts During the Month of October
There are an estimated 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Breast cancer ranks second as a cause of cancer death in women. However, early detection and treatment can make all the difference; stage 1 breast cancer, for example, has a nearly 98% survival rate when caught and treated early.
“I’m excited the Pink Heals Fire Truck is coming to our community, since its purpose is to raise awareness for an important cause,” said Fire Chief Chris Bowman. “Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, and we know that early detection and treatment is key in fighting this disease. TFR is proud to be a part in bringing awareness to this disease and the fight to end it.”
Pink Heals Inc.
Pink Heals is a program that brings a community together based on the love of women and their families. It is a program that provides home visits to show individuals that they are loved, cherished and important to others. Pink Heals brings back the human element by celebrating people, not causes. There are an estimated 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Breast cancer ranks second as a cause of cancer death in women. However, early detection and treatment can make all the difference; stage 1 breast cancer, for example, has a nearly 98% survival rate when caught and treated early.
Merchandise
The pink t-shirts are for sale, and proceeds will be donated to a local Pink Heals fundraising effort for breast cancer research. To purchase, contact Carrie Hurst, TFR Administrative Assistant, at carrie.hurst@thomasville.org or 2274099.
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