The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office once again showed its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month through its annual Jean Days fundraiser benefiting the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Alexandria.

Sheriff Mark Wood authorized non-uniform personnel to wear jeans in exchange for donations, with proceeds going toward helping local cancer patients. The initiative, led by Deputy Emily Stokes of the Civil Department, raised $570 this year.

Sheriff Wood and Deputy Stokes recently presented the funds to Dr. Ince and staff at the cancer center. The donation will be used to purchase fuel gift cards for patients traveling to and from intensive treatments.

Sheriff Wood commended the department’s employees and contributors for their generosity and commitment to giving back to the community.

“The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center provides vital care and support to patients and families across Central Louisiana,” Wood said. “We’re proud to do our part to make their journeys a little easier.”

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office plans to continue its Jean Days fundraiser next year in support of the ongoing fight against cancer.