The Summit County Sheriff’s Office recently presented a check for just under $900 to St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco, funded by donations through the office’s participation in the Pink Patch Project.
Through the month of October, the sheriff’s office participated in The Pink Patch Project, a collaborative effort among hundreds of public safety agencies around the country designed to increase public awareness about breast cancer and raise funds to fight the disease. Deputies wore pink patches, which were also made available to the public for a suggested donation of $15.
“I was humbled by the compassion and empathy of our community in their response to the Pink Patch Project,” said Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons. “I look forward to initiating this campaign again in October 2019.”
St. Anthony Summit offers an array of breast health and cancer services, including 2D and 3D mammography, breast ultrasound, MRIs and nuclear medicine. The hospital also has a breast radiologist and an RN breast navigator to help coordinate services between patients and caregivers.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women aside from skin cancer, and is the second most common cause of cancer death in women, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment.
“We’re extremely proud and appreciative of the outstanding professional relationship St. Anthony Summit Medical Center has with the Summit County Sheriff’s Office,” said Lee Boyles, CEO of the hospital. “This generous donation to help breast cancer patients and the hospital’s breast health initiatives underscores the strength of our partnership and the value of collaboration.”