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 on November 5th.

For more information on breast cancer awareness and prevention visit https://www.floridabreastcancer.org/ or https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/