Tell us how you are going pink for breast cancer awareness

In Montclair, even the police badges are going pink.

The Montclair Police are sporting pink badges this month. (Courtesy Township of Montclair)
 

MONTCLAIR -- Each year, you can be sure that October will bring several things to the Garden State - families prepping for Halloween, pumpkin spice everything, and a whole lot of pink.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing, and as such schools, community groups, agencies, and individuals are showing their support for cancer research by raising money while wearing pink.

In Montclair, police officers will be donning pink badges for the entire month as a part of their annual effort to raise money for the local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

"We hope that through this initiative our department can contribute to the effort of bringing greater attention to a disease that has afflicted so many," Montclair Police Chief Todd Conforti said of the effort, which was proposed to him by a dispatcher and detective who said they were looking for a way to raise awareness.

"Three members of our department are themselves survivors," he said.

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According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetimes. About 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year.

So, we are wondering, what's the most creative way N.J. has chosen to promote the pink message? Post messages and photos in the comments section below showing us the innovative ways New Jerseyans are fighting breast cancer.

Jessica Mazzola may be reached at jmazzola@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @JessMazzola. Find NJ.com on Facebook.