The Reading Police Department will once again participate in the Melanoma Patch Project in May to raise awareness for skin cancer, or melanoma.
The Reading Police Department will wear a special patch on their uniforms in May to support National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The month is dedicated nationwide to raising awareness about the deadliest form of skin cancer and encouraging early detection and prevention.
The patch will be available to members of the public for $10. All proceeds from sales will go to IMPACT Melanoma, a non-profit group focused on improving melanoma prevention through awareness, care and teaching.
Residents, community members, and donors who would like to receive a patch should send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Community Service Officer DaLonn Pearson at the police station, 15 Union St., Reading, MA 01867, along with a check for $10 or more made out to IMPACT Melanoma.
For more information, call 781-942-6761 or email Community Service Officer Pearson at dapearson@readingma.gov.
