HCMH "Shines a Light" on breast cancer
The HCMH Foundation has purchased permanent lights on the top of the hospital which will be pink for the month of October, signifying “Shine a Light on Breast Cancer Awareness.” Submitted photo.
By KENT THOMPSON
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) has always promoted October as Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special event or activity. This year, HCMH really is “Shining a Light” on breast cancer.
If you drive by the hospital at night you will notice pink lights across the top of the building, thanks to some creative minds and funding through the HCMH Foundation.
“The Foundation plays a large role in breast cancer awareness and fundraising. We proposed to the Foundation a permanent lighting solution. It included not just lighting the building pink for October, but being able to have the lights operating for Christmas and other times during the year. It also included highlighting all of the services we provide,” HCMH's Mardi Ratzlaff said.
“There are 56,000 different colors and lighting options and it’s all controlled by an app on your phone,” the community relations director said. Read more about the help the hospital provides in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.
