Reading, MA — Chief David J. Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department will be showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink patches and badges throughout October.
Officers will wear bright pink patches and badges during October rather than the traditional department patches and badges. Public safety dispatchers and other non-sworn staff will wear special shirts to show their support as well.
While the department has worn pink patches before, this year, officers will wear a newly designed patch and offer those patches to community members as well.
In addition to raising awareness, the effort is also a fundraiser. Community members may purchase the special pink patch with a recommended donation of $10. All proceeds will go to the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation, which serves Middlesex County and has supported numerous Reading families since it was founded in 2009.
“We are honored to have the Reading Police Department support us in our mission to raise funds and awareness for our brave warriors battling breast cancer,” said Michelle Trodella, co-founder and co-president of the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation. “It is because of these efforts and support that we are able to help many local families.”
To purchase a commemorative patch, checks may be made out to the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation and sent to the Reading Police Department, 15 Union St., Reading, MA 01867 (attn: Community Service Officer Kristen O’Shaughnessy). Those requesting patches should also include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
“Breast cancer has touched the lives of families throughout our community and we are proud to support efforts to raise awareness and funds to support families and patients,” said Chief Clark. “The Tanner Ta Ta Foundation does amazing work, and we are pleased that we can help to support them.”
The Tanner Ta Ta Foundation offers targeted personal support and services to those experiencing a breast cancer diagnosis, including providing meals, gift cards, literature for family members, clothing, personal care items, emotional support and more.
The Foundation also offers a healthy survivor program, which reimburses survivors $200 a year for costs related to gym memberships, fitness trackers, yoga classes, online fitness programming, massage therapy, and more.
To learn more, visit: https://tannertatas.org/.
