City of Santa Barbara, CA
10/01/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 10:18
City Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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City Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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October 1, 2024
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The City presented a proclamation accepted by the Santa Barbara Police Association and Chief Gordan for Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the City Council meeting on October 1, 2024.
About Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, "1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2024, an estimated 310,720 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Chances are, you know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer. But there is hope. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Advances in early detection and treatment methods have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates in recent years, and there are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States."
For more information about breast cancer, go to cancer.gov/types/breast or call 1-800-422-6237 to speak to information specialists at the National Cancer Institute in English and in Spanish. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program also offers breast cancer screenings or diagnostic services to low-income individuals who are uninsured or otherwise qualify for the program - go to cdc.gov/breast-cervical-cancer-screening/ to learn more.
Local Support Efforts
The Santa Barbara Police Department is participating in the 2024 Pink Patch Project, part of a global breast cancer awareness campaign. All proceeds from our Pink Patch sales will benefit the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara.
The 2024 Pink Patch features a beautiful design with sunrays and a pink ribbon, symbolizing hope and love. T-shirts featuring the same design are also available for purchase. Patches are available for a minimum $10 donation and can be purchased with cash, check, or money order.
For order information, please email [email protected] or visit the SBPD Headquarters during regular business hours.
PROCLAMATION
BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2024
WHEREAS, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in October, is a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness of breast cancer, educate the public about early detection and regular screenings, and to promote research for better treatments and a cure; and
WHEREAS, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, and while a family history of breast cancer is a risk factor, the overwhelming majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease; and
WHEREAS, breast cancer can be diagnosed in women--and less frequently in men--of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, it is imperative that early detection and heightened awareness remain central to our efforts in combating this disease
WHEREAS, although some progress has been made in the fight to combat breast cancer, the battle for a cure is far from over, meaning there is still a great need for widespread outreach, increased awareness, and accessible resources for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Barbara proudly joins communities nationwide this October to celebrate breast cancer survivors, support those currently battling the disease, honor the many lives lost, recognize the families affected, and admire the medical professionals and researchers dedicated to aiding those with breast cancer and striving for a cure.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RANDY ROWSE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Santa Barbara, do hereby proclaim October 2024 as BREAST CANCER AWARENSS MONTH in Santa Barbara. "