Unorthodox attire demonstrates solidarity with Komen Foundation

MURPHY (October 20, 2010) Firefighters and paramedics of the City of Murphy spend a significant amount of time learning how to save lives, attending classes, lectures, hands-on seminars and continuing education courses. They take and pass difficult tests to gauge their proficiency, and the bulk of their working career is spent either constantly refining those lifesaving skills or putting them into practice in real-life situations such as fires, traffic accidents, natural disasters, weather phenomena and other emergency conditions.

But during the week of Oct. 18-22, the same men and women who are dedicated to risking their lives in the service of others are decked out in T-shirts that may not conjure up the idea of strength and power, but they do symbolize their commitment to a movement that will itself save lives – the fight against breast cancer. During the week, Murphy firefighters and paramedics are tooling around town sporting pink t-shirts designed to commemorate the “Care Enough To Wear Pink” campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness month, according to Fire Department Chief Mark Lee.
“Our commitment to saving lives and easing pain goes beyond the day-to-day activities on the job. All of us are determined to do whatever we can to eradicate cancer and promote healthy living,” he said.

That commitment is evident through the department’s efforts at assisting the Susan G. Komen Foundation by raising funds for research through the selling of pink T-shirts for $10 each. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the foundation’s continuing research into finding a cure for cancer.
“We invite everyone who can to join us in this noble cause,” added the chief.

T-shirts, in sizes L, XL and XXL are available for purchase at the Central Fire Station, 206 North Murphy Road.