The following was sent to us by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department:
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel will don pink shirts between October 26 - 29, 2010, to heighten awareness of breast cancer. Firefighters and staff will wear the t-shirts as they respond to emergency and non-emergency calls throughout the four-day period.
This October is the 26th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with many other organizations joining the fight to eradicate this disease. For example, at their 50th annual convention, the International Association of Firefighters approved a resolution to encourage participation in campaigns honoring women fighting cancer. Additionally, the National Football League has added a pink ribbon to its logo this month, and players are wearing pink cleats, wristbands, gloves, chin straps, and other items showing their support of Breast Cancer Month.