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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: January 8, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Presentation of the Pink Patch Project Donations to Hers Breast Cancer
Foundation
Prepared by: Victor Fox, Lieutenant Dublin Police Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In October of 2018, Dublin Police Services personnel participated in the Pink Patch
Project, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Patch project is a public
awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and
to support breast cancer research centers. During the month, Dublin Police personnel
were given the opportunity to purchase and wear a unique Dublin Police patch as part
of their normal uniformed assignment. Patches were also available to be purchased by
the general public with all proceeds going to the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation of
Pleasanton/Fremont. During this campaign, Dublin Police Services raised a total of
$6,683.86.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and formally present the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation of
Pleasanton/Fremont with the proceeds raised from the Pink Patch Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
In recognition of breast cancer awareness mon th in October 2018, Dublin Police
Services partnered with a nationwide program known as the Pink Patch Project. The
Pink Patch Project is a public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the
fight against breast cancer and to support breast cancer research organizations. The
program centers on vibrant pink versions of the of the public safety officer’s uniform
patch, which is specifically designed by each participating agency. The pink patches
were intended to stimulate conversation with the community and to encourage public
awareness about the importance of early detection and the on -going fight against this
disease.
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Each public safety agency collaborating in the Pink Patch Project partnered with a
cancer research organization or support group in their respective community. Dublin
Police Services chose to partner with HERS Breast Cancer Foundation of
Pleasanton/Fremont. HERS Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1998 by a
group of three women who were motivated by concern for women and t he high
incidence of breast cancer, as well as the lack of specific services for breast cancer
survivors. Their mission is to support all individuals healing from breast cancer by
providing post-surgical products and services, regardless of financial status.
During the month of October, Dublin Police personnel were given the opportunity to
purchase and wear the pink patches as part of their uniformed assignment. The
patches were also available to be purchased by the general public at the Dublin Police
Station, and at special events such as the Farmers' Market and Splatter. All proceeds
from the sale of the pink patches were designated for the HERS Breast Cancer
Foundation of Pleasanton/Fremont. A total of $6,683.86 was raised during the
campaign.
Dublin Police Services would like to thank everyone who supported the efforts in this
important and worthy cause. A special thank you to the Alameda County Deputy
Sheriff’s Association for funding the cost of the pink patches to ensure this project was
successful.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.