The Pink Patch Project is a public awareness campaign for breast cancer that centers on vibrant pink versions of the public safety agency’s patches worn on uniforms

The Ridgefield Police Department (RPD) is participating in the “Pink Patch Project” for the seventh consecutive year this October. The Pink Patch Project is a public awareness campaign for breast cancer that centers on vibrant pink versions of the public safety agency’s patches worn on uniforms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, and sold to raise funds for breast cancer research, education, and resources for communities affected by breast cancer. The patches are intended to stimulate conversation within the community and to encourage public awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment. 

RPD is joining hundreds of agencies across the nation who participate in this innovative campaign. To increase the impact of the awareness project, Ridgefield has expanded the project beyond uniform patches. The city’s entire fleet will feature pink awareness ribbons for the month of October, officers will have a limited supply of awareness stickers to spread throughout the community, and city staff are once again participating by saying “on Wednesdays we wear pink.” 

Each year, Ridgefield offers a uniquely designed patch. The limited edition 2024 patch showcases Ridgefield’s signature sandhill crane soaring above evergreen trees against a sky of bright pink rays. Patches are available to community members for $10 to raise funds for the Pink Lemonade Project, a local non-profit organiza

Patches may be purchased starting October 1 at the Ridgefield Police Department (101 Mill Street Ste 110), Ridgefield Hardware (104 N Main Avenue), Seasons Coffee (115 N Main Avenue), Lava Java (2 S 56th Place #102), Brewed Awakenings Ridgefield (301 S 47th Ave), BevRidge Public (4315 S Settler Drive), and Taps Beer Reserve (201 S 47th Ave). 

Patches may also be purchased by mail: Ridgefield Police Department, PO Box 546, Ridgefield, WA 98642. If requesting a patch by mail, please include an additional $1 for postage, or provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 

“Many of our lives have been touched because someone we know, love, or care about has been affected by cancer,” said Police Chief Cathy Doriot, “the Pink Patch Project is an opportunity for us to connect with our community members to show our support to those who have been impacted by cancer, and to give financial support to the Pink Lemonade Project through the sale of patches.” 

Only 300 2024 Ridgefield Police Pink Patches are available for sale – Join us in supporting the important work of Pink Lemonade Project and purchase your patch starting October 1!

Pink Lemonade Project (PLP) was created in 2010 by Drs. Allen and Cassie Gabriel with the mission to educate, empower, and support all communities affected by breast cancer. Pink Lemonade Project offers the most comprehensive continuum of programs and services for a patient before, during and after a breast cancer diagnosis across 42 counties in SW Washington and Oregon. The programs were designed with healthcare partners and patients alike to better support people before a diagnosis, during treatment/recovery, survivorship, or living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. They include education/outreach, screening, financial assistance, and emotional and psychological support. Every year they have been able to serve more and more people thanks to the support the effort has been getting and in 2023 3,195 people/families will be served.