Have siren, will raise money for breast cancer
Each time the pink-painted siren sounds, everyone will know that there is additional funding being given for breast cancer research.
Have siren, will raise money for breast cancer
Here’s something different:
From July 1 through Sept. 30, the newly-restored 85-year-old siren of Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 will alert the community of the breast cancer that affects millions of women everywhere.
The siren will be part of a unique community pledge drive.
Each time the pink-painted siren sounds, everyone will know that there is additional funding being given for breast cancer research.
Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1. has created this drive in partnership with Fox Chase Cancer Center leading to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
One-hundred percent of all donations go directly to research at the internationally-renowned facility.
Donors are asked to pledge an amount that will multiply with each sound of the siren. (Sirens are typically painted “fire engine red.”)
The fire company averages 30 calls each month and projects 90 calls for the three-month drive.
For information link to: www.pinksiren.org. To contact the Wyndmoor Hose Company No.1, email: info@wyndmoorfireco.com.
As much as I want you to raise money for breast cancer research, I would prefer that there are no calls/alarms for your community. As a BC survivor, thank you to everyone who participates in donating to research. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.— Centrist- While I don't know anyone who does NOT support breast cancer research, isn't this a misuse of the siren? Enough of the pink already.— aviator
- How about everytime the media tells people FACTS about cancer they use journalism as an siren instead of disturbing people? Y'know, like avoiding advertisers' products and consumer habits: US make-up, sugar free SODA, GRILLING/ eating burnt food, working nightshifts...— Ecks
Comment removed.- The siren goes off when there is a 911 response, whether money is being raised or not. Now, in addition to a fire response, the company will raise money for breast cancer.— wearpink
- seems dumb... pinked out.— fire fighter
- seems dumb... pinked out.— fire fighter
- Hey folks, get over yourselves! The siren in pink is no different than a siren in any other color. It will ONLY be sounded when the firefighters are dispatched - exactly as it is now. This is simply a unique way to raise money for breast cancer - no different than donating by miles ridden, kilometers walked, hours danced or any other such "gimmick." A pledge can by made in a fixed amount or per siren sounding. Let's hope the number is small for the safety of our community but large enough to raise a fair amount of money. If you don't like the idea, don't donate in this manner. If you don't like pink, use green currency. But don't criticize folks who are trying to do a good thing. Make a committment of your own. And seriously, READ what it says before you make stupid comments.— Smizzles
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