Ridgefield is joining public safety agencies in Clark County and across the nation by participating in the “Pink Patch Project” for the sixth consecutive year this October.
According to a press release, The Pink Patch Project is a campaign designed to increase public awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for the fight against the disease
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, members of participating public safety agencies wear vibrant pink patches as part of the campaign. The pink patches are intended to promote conversation and encourage public awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer, according the release.
This year, Ridgefield is taking the awareness campaign beyond uniform patches, according to the release. Ridgefield police vehicles will feature pink ribbons in October, and city staff are participating by wearing pink City logo shirts on Wednesdays.
Other local agencies participating in the awareness campaign this year include Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Camas, Battle Ground and Washougal police departments. Each year Ridgefield features a uniquely designed patch, the release said. The limited edition 2023 patches feature pink camo to represent the battle that breast cancer survivors fight. Patches are available for sale to the community for $10 to raise money for the Pink Lemonade Project, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the education, support and empowerment of those affected by breast cancer.
Patches may be purchased starting this week at the Ridgefield Police Department, 101 Mill St. Suite 110, Ridgefield Hardware, Seasons Coffee, Lava Java, Brewed Awakenings Ridgefield, BevRidge Public and Taps Beer Reserve. Patches may also be purchased by mail: Ridgefield Police Department, PO Box 546, Ridgefield, WA 98642. If requesting a patch by mail, please include an additional $1 for postage, or provide a self- addressed, stamped envelope.
“Many of our lives have been touched because someone we know, love, or care about has been affected by cancer,” Police Chief Cathy Doriot said in the release. “The Pink Patch Project is an opportunity for us to connect with our community members to show our support to those who have been impacted by cancer, and to give financial support to the Pink Lemonade Project through the sale of patches.”
Supply is limited for the 2023 patches.
