Since 2015, the Glendale Police Department has participated in the Pink Patch Project to raise awareness about breast cancer -- which will develop in 1 in 8 women in the United States in their lifetime -- in October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
As a part of this annual health campaign, the Glendale Police Department sells a pink version of its department patch to raise funds for breast cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and a cure.
Glendale Police Officers’ Association (GPOA) partners with the Pink Patch Project, founded in 2013 by the Seal Beach Police Department, to sell pink patches. The limited edition patch is available for $10 at the police station front desk, 131 N. Isabel St., every October. For more information, contact the GPOA at gpoa@pacbell.net.
The Glendale Police Department also raises awareness by adding a bright pink Ford Explorer police unit and pink motorcycles to its fleet of vehicles in October. The pink Explorer is displayed at various cancer awareness events and businesses in Glendale throughout the month.
The Glendale Police Department breast cancer awareness vehicles are sponsored by Glendale Police Foundation, Vital Medical Services, Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital, Adventist Medical Center, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Bistagne Bros Body Shop, Sierra Sign Images, and Megaplex Tinting.
Without the generous support from our community, this campaign would not be possible. To learn more about the Pink Patch Project, visit PinkPatchProject.com.
