IAFF Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

October 5, 2009 – The IAFF encourages members to participate in breast cancer awareness and fundraising events throughout October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Despite the many education and awareness campaign efforts over the last 25 years, many men and women still do not follow doctor-recommended early detection screenings.

“Fire fighters and paramedics can unknowingly be exposed to a number of cancer and disease-causing agents at any time, and know all too well how crucial early detection and treatment is for survival,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “That’s why the IAFF is urging members to help call attention to this important issue.”

Many IAFF affiliates have organized their own cancer awareness or fundraising campaigns, including campaigns that call for fire fighters to design and wear pink work shirts during the month of October.

IAFF members and affiliates can also make a difference in the continuing effort to find a cure by making a tax-deductible contribution to a breast cancer charity of choice.

Thank you for your support and commitment to the movement to end breast cancer.