Pinellas County Tax Collector Offices Support Breast Cancer Month

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — This October, Pinellas County tax collector offices support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by teaming up with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation for the 20th anniversary of the specialty plate.

Tax collector employees will encourage customers to purchase or renew the "End Breast Cancer" specialty plate throughout October. The funds raised from the specialty plate support breast cancer education and medical research programs for Florida residents.

The plate has raised over $8 million since it launched in 2002 and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Customers who switch to the plate or donate $5 or more to this wonderful cause will also receive a reusable tote bag as a "thank you" gift.

Each Wednesday in October, Tax collector employees will wear pink Breast Cancer Foundation T-Shirts to help spread awareness and spark conversations with their customers.

"We are excited to join The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation in celebrating and promoting the 20th anniversary of their specialty plate this year," said Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas. "This campaign is a great way for us to spread awareness to our community and raise funds to help end breast cancer."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. Despite medical advancements and increased awareness, breast cancer is still the most common cancer in the country as of 2022. In addition to raising awareness, the FBCF is committed to funding innovative research for diagnosing, treating, and hopefully one day, curing breast cancer.

Find more information about the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation at www.floridabreastcancer.org.