PRESS RELEASE
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Smith & Warren is pleased to announce a donation of $13,986 to National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) for 2023. This marks the seventh year of this partnership with 10% of proceeds from the sale of Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Badges donated to NBCF. This brings the total donation to $88,925, helping over 45,000 women with education, screening, diagnostic services, and survivor support initiatives.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is a well-established cause that lends support to breast cancer patients and survivors. “Breast cancer has touched too many of our moms, friends, sisters, and colleagues,” says Lee Galperin, President of Smith & Warren. “With our Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Badge program and our partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, we support National Breast Cancer Foundation’s outstanding programs that help women throughout their breast cancer journey with a wide array of educational programs and breast cancer support initiatives.”
“The team and first responders who have supported this initiative have provided women throughout the country with hope for several years”, says Emily Millender, Manager of Strategic Partnerships at NBCF. “Smith & Warren’s long-standing partnership makes our mission of helping women now possible, and for that, we are very grateful.”
Smith & Warren is a leading metal badge and insignia manufacturer for public safety professionals. All Smith & Warren custom badges are made in the USA in one wholly owned facility in White Plains, NY. Smith & Warren is recognized in the industry for high quality, short lead times, and excellent customer service. For more information, please visit https://www.smithwarren.com/.
National Breast Cancer Foundation is recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Helping Women Now® by providing early detection, education, and support services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for 17 years, NBCF provides support through their National Mammography Program, Patient Navigation, breast health education, and patient support programs. For more information, please visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/.