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Titusville police wear pink patches to raise money for breast cancer

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

Titusville police wear pink patches to raise money for breast cancer The police officers volunteer to purchase the custom patch for $20 and replace their uniform shirt shoulder patch. (Titusville Police Department /Titusville Police Department)

By Brittany Caldwell, WFTV.com

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Titusville police officers wear pink to support the cause.

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The Titusville Police Department joined the Pink Patch Project, a nationwide public awareness campaign for breast cancer research, resources and treatment.

But it goes beyond wearing pink.

The officers volunteer to purchase the custom patch for $20 and replace their uniform shirt shoulder patch.

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All the money raised will be given to the American Cancer Society at the end of October.

“In 2017, the pink patches were sold to the public, and $2,085 was raised for the American Cancer Society”, said Deputy Chief Todd Hutchinson. “We look forward to raising more awareness this year as our officers actually wear the Pink patches on our uniforms.”

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Read: Central Florida first responders recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Orlando Fire Department wraps truck in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Orlando Fire Department wrapped its Fire Engine 5 truck in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Orlando Fire Department /Orlando Fire Department)

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