On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Charles County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October 2014 marks more than 29 years that National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has provided education about the importance of early breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment.
More than 232,000 people residing in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Maryland alone is home to 4,570 new cases of confirmed breast cancer in 2014. This is an illness that touches the lives of countless individuals within our state and beyond. This disease impacts families, friends, and co-workers.
The Charles County Commissioners recognize the importance of raising awareness and increasing resources to support breast cancer research projects and community programs. In effort to raise awareness, the Commissioners encourage residents to wear pink during the month of October. On behalf of Charles County citizens, the Commissioners express gratitude to community advocates and partners for their role as a resourceful catalyst in creating a future without breast cancer.
