Largo, Florida (November 6, 2020) – In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sunstar has again wrapped one of their ambulances in pink for the month of October. Wrapping this ambulance helps spread the message that early detection saves lives. The ambulance is in service and used throughout Pinellas County for 911 calls, as well as at events and standbys.
Each year, an ambulance is dedicated to the women at Sunstar as well as the community who have courageously fought the battle against breast cancer. Sunstar began going pink for October approximately 15 years ago, in honor of one of their EMT’s who lost her battle with this devastating cancer.
The pink ambulance has been a center piece in many charity walks held in Pinellas County over the years, raising awareness and money for breast cancer. This year, Sunstar raised $1000.00 through an internal “pink hat“ sale, donating all proceeds to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. The check was presented to their CEO, Tracey Jacim.
About Sunstar
Sunstar is the 911 ambulance transport service for all Pinellas County residents, employing 750 residents, and responding to around 520 calls a day. Highly awarded and accredited, Sunstar utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and software, and (along with parent company PatientCare EMS Solutions) is an innovator of the industry’s best practices. Sunstar’s team is heavily involved in Pinellas communities, focusing largely on safety programs for the public and for schools. Sunstar is also a prior recipient of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award, the state’s most prestigious award recognizing “role models for organizational performance excellence.” More info at sunstarems.com.
For more information on breast cancer awareness and prevention visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/