Pink Patch Brings Badge Of Honor To Cancer Fight

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- The Pink Patch project brought in a lot of green for two foundations chosen by the city's police and fire departments trying to combat cancer.

City fire presented checks Tuesday morning to two cancer treatment organizations -- Cancer CAREpoint and Bay Area Cancer Connections.

Beyond the patch sales, other efforts included proceeds raised through the “Fit to Fight” campaign promoting health and fitness during Yoga and Zumba classes from last October.

In Mountain View, the battle against cancer hits close to home, spilling into work for Community Services Officer Jodie Pierce. When Pierce found out she was diagnosed, the police department was supportive. Mountain View Fire has joined in on the efforts.

Pink patches were sold for $10 each. Nationwide, more than 350 police and fire agencies took part in the #pinkpatchproject.

An estimated 266,120 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in U.S. women this year. Men make up 2,550 cases.