Nebraska State Patrol raises awareness for breast cancer with new pink patches

The Nebraska State Patrol is participating in a nationwide effort to raise awareness for breast cancer this month.

It’s called the Pink Patch Project, and one trooper that’s taking part is no stranger to law enforcement patches.

Captain Lance Rogers has more than he can count from all across the world.

“From my 23 years of law enforcement I just collect patches from other agencies and I display them,” Rogers said.

Starting Monday, he has one more, and he gets to wear it. This one has a little more meaning to him, he said.

“One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer,” Rogers said. “So the Nebraska State Patrol, along with 12 other agencies in Nebraska and around the nation are wearing pink patches in honor of those survivors and those fighting cancer.”

Every trooper has the option to buy a pink patch and wear it throughout the month. For Rogers it was an easy choice to make.

Since his mother–in–law is a breast cancer survivor.

“Cancer is a disease that affects not only the individual, but the family as well,” he said. “To show support and show that we care that’s why we’re wearing the pink patch.”

You can also don a pink patch for breast cancer awareness. They cost $10. Click on this link to learn more: https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/nsp-launches-pink-patch-project

All proceeds go to breast cancer research.