News Release from: Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue
TUALATIN VALLEY FIRE & RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS 'GO PINK" IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Posted: October 22nd, 2012 1:08 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-10/1214/58733/62_pink_shirt.JPG (Firefighters from Station 62 in Aloha 'go pink' in support of women and their families impacted by breast cancer.)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-10/1214/58733/56_Pink_Shirts.jpg (The crew from Fire Station 56 gear up to wear pink this week in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters are switching to pink uniforms.....for three days that is. This Wednesday through Friday (October 24-26), firefighters will be wearing pink t-shirts in an effort to show support to those women and their families who have been impacted by breast cancer. TVF&R was personally impacted in 2008 when it lost one of its own to breast cancer - 36 year old, Firefighter Randilyn Dean.
In 2010 the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) adopted a resolution encouraging its affiliates to support and develop campaigns to benefit organizations dedicated to finding a cure for cancer. TVF&R Firefighter Chris Tompkins states, "Our firefighters are very proud to be joining our brothers and sisters across the nation in the Firefighters in Pink Cancer Awareness Campaign. Because so many have been affected by this disease, the IAFF is committed to raising awareness and dollars in support of women in their fight against breast and other cancers." Local 1660 will be donating 100% of the t-shirt proceeds to the Providence Robert W Franz Research Center and their Breast Cancer Outreach Program, both of which have had a positive impact on several TVF&R members.
Although this is the first year that TVF&R firefighters have participated in the "go pink" program, they have a long-standing history of supporting cancer initiatives, including the annual Firefighter Stairclimb. The fundraiser benefits the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society which is dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. To date, TVF&R firefighters have raised almost $200,000 for this worthy cause. Tompkins added, 'The Firefighters in Pink campaign is just one more way our members can continue to give back to the communities we serve."
Members of the public who would like to join TVF&R's efforts may purchase a pink t-shirt from Local 1660's office (16400 SW Bryant Road, Lake Oswego, 97035), Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9 am and 3:30 pm. The cost of the shirt is $15, of which $5 goes to the aforementioned local charities.
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