ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — The Enterprise Fire Department (EFD) and Enterprise Police Department (EPD) will turn pink this October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with fundraisers and special events planned to aid women in Coffee County who are battling the disease.
The fire department has released a limited-edition pink t-shirt for $30, with proceeds going to Coffee County Family Services Center (CCFS), which provides resources and support for women in the community fighting breast cancer. Shirts can be purchased through the EFD website at www.enterprisefd.com, with orders directed to local business Frog Printz. Orders must be placed by Sept. 16 and will be available for pickup by Sept. 26 or shipped directly to the buyer.
Fire Chief Christopher Davis said the idea builds on the department’s longstanding tradition of wearing special shirts in October to promote awareness.
“As firefighters, it’s our job to protect our community,” Davis said. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the U.S., and about one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Rather than just wearing a shirt to raise awareness, we wanted to take action and help women locally who are in the fight of their lives.”
EFD personnel will also wear special uniform shirts throughout October to show solidarity with those battling breast cancer.
The Enterprise Police Department will continue its Pink Patch Project during October, with officers wearing pink patches on their uniforms. Commemorative patches are available for sale, with proceeds supporting community programs.
Additional events are planned, including the inaugural Party in Pink: Zumba for Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 4, hosted by Enterprise Parks and Recreation in partnership with Medical Center Enterprise. Participants are encouraged to wear pink and “move with meaning” to raise awareness and funds. Registration opens Aug. 21.
The month will also feature Girls Night Out for a Cause on Sept. 27, when Downtown Enterprise will turn pink from 3 to 7 p.m. with merchants offering refreshments, discounts, and photo opportunities.
Funds raised will benefit Coffee County Family Services Center. The organization helps ensure women in Coffee County have access to critical health resources, including mammogram and breast exam programs, travel assistance to treatment, and help with gas costs. These efforts extend across the county to ensure women receive care regardless of insurance status.
