ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Orlando Health to help spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Orlando Health’s UF Health Cancer Center and Orlando Health at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital are working with deputies to raise awareness of breast cancer.
GET INVOLVED during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Capt. Susan Wallis was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 26. She is cancer-free and one of several OCSO sworn deputies chosen to drive the Pink Patrol vehicle. Thanks @orlandohealth for wrapping our vehicle. #breastcancer #breastcancermonth pic.twitter.com/pt9A6d4uuZ
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) October 5, 2020
The “Pink” event, will focus on increasing awareness of the disease and promote screenings.
According to breastcancer.org, about one in eight U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
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This year, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., officials said.
The “Pink” event will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. behind Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital at 7472 Docs Grove Circle.
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All participants are asked to wear pink as a sign of support. Masks and social distancing will be observed.
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