City Of Cincinnati: Cincinnati Police And Fire Are Going Pink In October

Press release from the City of Cincinnati:

Sep 30, 2021

Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac and Cincinnati Fire Chief Michael Washington joined a team of prominent men in the Cincinnati area to serve as ambassadors through the American Cancer Society’s annual “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign presented by TriHealth. “As the founding Chair for the Cincinnati Real Men Wear Pink campaign, I couldn’t be more excited that Chief Isaac and Chief Washington will be joining our Real Men Wear Pink team this year”, said Jeanette Altenau, Director of Community Relations and Government Affairs for TriHealth and the Chair of the American Cancer Society Cincinnati Real Men Wear Pink campaign.  This year, more than ever before, it’s critical that we remind our family and friends to catch up on all cancer screenings that were missed since the start of the pandemic.  Having these two Chiefs, who represent first responders across ALL of our communities, step forward and lead this message will help us identify cancer cases earlier and change outcomes for survivors and their families.  I am so very grateful for Chief Isaac, Chief Washington and all first responders across our community who will wear pink in October to remind all of us to protect those we love and schedule our screenings.”     “Like most others, I’ve been touched personally by a loved one’s battle with cancer,” said Fire Chief Michael Washington. Having been through that and knowing that firefighters are at an increased risk for many forms of cancer, it’s important to me to spread awareness about the importance of scheduling cancer screenings. I want our firefighters and all the Cincinnatians we serve to lead long and healthy lives.” Since the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign began in 2016, Cincinnati’s campaign has raised more than $1 million dollars for cancer patients and their families in our community. 

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