The Collection at RiverPark goes pink for breast cancer awareness campaign

OXNARD, Calif. - Sept. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- The Oxnard Firefighters Association and Oxnard Peace Officers Association will kick-off its breast cancer awareness campaign on Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Collection Park at the Collection at RiverPark. The month-long effort aims to educate the public and raise funds for Ventura County Ribbons for Life.

The family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature music, food, a jolly jump, bike rodeo, an active hook & ladder fire truck and the DRAGG police car display. Attendees also have the opportunity to receive free kids bike helmets and sign up for smoke detector installation.

The beginning of breast cancer awareness month also means uniform changes for the Oxnard Fire and Police departments. In October, all fire personnel wear pink shirts and all police personnel wear pink lapel pins. The kick-off event gives the public the opportunity to join the effort by purchasing T-shirts or lapel pins. All proceeds benefit Ventura County Ribbons for Life, a non-institutional, independent grassroots organization that provides breast cancer education, advocacy, emotional, and social support to Ventura County. The goal of this year’s campaign is to exceed the $10,000 raised by the Oxnard Firefighters Association and Oxnard Peace Officers Association in 2014.

Pink T-shirts can also be purchased for $20 at www.oxnardfirefighters.org/pink.

About the Oxnard Firefighters Association

The Oxnard Firefighters Association is a local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters.  In addition to its work within the professional firefighting community, the Oxnard Firefighters Association provides funding and support for many local non-profit organizations such as the Greater Oxnard Boys & Girls Club, Ventura County Maritime Museum, Spark of Love Toy Drive, and Firefighters’ Quest for Burn Survivors.

About the Oxnard Peace Officers Association

The Oxnard Peace Officers Association is comprised of police officers, senior officers, sergeants, public safety dispatchers and public safety officers. OPOA is fraternal, benevolent and charitable organization that serves the needs of the members and community. They association sponsors many school, youth and charitable programs and causes in the City of Oxnard and County of Ventura.

About The Collection at RiverPark

The Collection at RiverPark is a 700,000 square foot, open-air specialty retail center located in the heart of West Ventura County. Inspired by the beauty of the California coast, The Collection reflects the unique atmosphere of the surrounding seaside communities. The Collection is built around a town grid of retail streets, each of which has its own personality-a carefully crafted assortment of established and contemporary designer shops, distinctive dining, and signature entertainment venues. Anchors include Target, Century RiverPark 16, REI, Whole Foods Market, H&M, 24-Hour SuperSport and The Container Store (late 2015). Restaurants include Yard House, Gen Korean BBQ, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Maria’s Italian Kitchen and more. Follow us on the web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Vine at TheCollectionRP.