City of Reading issued the following announcement on Oct. 1.
Today, Mayor Eddie Morán announced that the Reading Police Department insignia would turn pink for the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Color Change is to raise money for Berks County Breast Cancer Support Services, a local nonprofit organization that provides support, information and hope to anyone affected by breast cancer.
"This is a very personal issue for me," said Mayor Morán. "As many of you know, my wife is a breast cancer survivor, and I am familiar with the process that those who have been diagnosed with cancer go through. I believe in the mission of BCSS and know that many in our local community benefit. I support this incredible effort of hope and conscience and ask that those who can participate, please do so. "
Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli shared the mayor's sentiment. "The Reading Police Department is pleased to assist the excellent work that Berks County Breast Cancer Support Services is doing in our local community," said Chief Tornielli. "This fundraiser is something we can do to raise awareness and highlight the great work of this non-profit organization in our local community. Knowing that BCSS can only provide these much-needed services to our community through the generosity of the local donations, we are supported by our local business community to make sure every donated dollar goes to them. "
In addition to the Police Department badges turning pink, the public will have the opportunity to purchase a collectible pink badge. The badges are available for purchase at the Mayor's Office of Police Traffic, located on the 1st floor, office 1-18, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 2 pm. To schedule a specific pickup time, you can contact the Traffic Office by phone at 610-655-6294 or by email at trafficlawenforcementunit@readingpa.gov .
You can also order, pay and enter delivery information online at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/AxcessMechanical/readingpolicedepartment
"We are honored by the generosity and support of Mayor Moran, the Reading Police Department and Axcess Mechanical, Inc.," said BCSS Executive Director Michele Reinert. "We are honored to be the recipients of funds raised from the City's Pink Badge Campaign. Over 300 women and up to five men are diagnosed annually in Berks County, one in eight women will hear the words" has breast cancer "in your lifetime. As a small local non-profit organization that raises one hundred percent of its operating budget annually, this fundraiser will truly make a difference in the lives of local breast cancer survivors and their families. families ".
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