RIVERHEAD CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LIT UP IN PURPLE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PANCREATIC CANCER

November 21, 2024

RIVERHEAD CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LIT UP IN PURPLE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PANCREATIC CANCER

(Riverhead, NY): In recognition of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility in Riverhead will be illuminated in purple on November 21, 2024, in partnership with the Lustgarten Foundation, a non-profit that funds research and support for the fight against pancreatic cancer.

This initiative holds a personal significance for Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr., a three-time cancer survivor, including a survivor of pancreatic cancer for over 20 years. Sheriff Toulon has made it his mission to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer throughout November, which is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and to support those currently battling the disease.

“As a survivor of pancreatic cancer, I understand the fear and uncertainty that come with this diagnosis,” said Sheriff Toulon. “To everyone fighting this disease, know that you are not alone—there is hope, and there are resources available to help you and your family.”

Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with an exceptionally low five-year survival rate. By lighting the facility purple, the Sheriff’s Office aims to honor those who have lost their lives to this aggressive disease, celebrate survivors, and raise awareness of the importance of early detection, research, and funding.

For more information about the Lustgarten Foundation please visit: www.lustgarten.org.  For more information about the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office please visit: www.suffolksheriff.com

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