Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal presented a check for $6,440.00 to Circle of Hope, UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office donated funds through the Pink Patch Project- selling pink uniform patches and key chains to sworn and professional staff employees.

Since 2017, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police, has contributed more than $45,400.00 to the Circle of Hope Program. One hundred percent of the proceeds reach patients and families across the United States and Canada.

“I am extremely proud of the generosity of our Office, year after year,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “Not only do we raise funds to help those battling cancer, but we also raise awareness by proudly wearing our pink patches on our uniforms throughout October. I thank FOP Lodge 9 for their continued partnership and the UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation for their commitment to this important cause.”

“On behalf of the UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation and Circle of Hope, I thank the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for their continued commitment to patients and families battling cancer,” said Crista Muchmore, Senior Development Officer- UCHealth Memorial Hospital Foundation. “The annual Pink Patch project helps patients nationwide with unexpected expenses, allowing them to focus on healing and spending time with their loved ones.” 

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Colorado Lodge #9, partnered with the Sheriff’s Office to cover the initial purchase cost of the patches and keychains for 2024.

Donated funds will assist individuals battling more than 30 types of cancer with prescription costs, medical equipment, lodging, transportation, and more.