Rochester Fire Department's pink t-shirt campaign

You can purchase tshirts or sweatshirts through the fire department from now until Sunday.

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Many people have delayed routine medical appointments due to concerns of getting covid?

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And that includes annual mammograms. october is breast cancer awareness month and the rochester fire department is on a mission to support those who have been impacted by breast cancer.

It's been a partnership for the past few years now with the proceeds going back to "join the journey."

And this year... donations are especially needed since all of the in?

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"join the journey" was founded in rochester 15 years ago by three women ?

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"* two of whi are breast cancer survivors.

The president of the organization says 1 in 8 women are diagnosed every year.

With covid?

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She says self examinations are crucial and that's something women should be doing at least once a month.

And that goes for men too!

Because they can be diagnosed with breast cancer as well.

If you would like to purchase either a t?

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