Legislators, staff, and representatives from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the American Cancer Society gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol this week to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month and celebrate the passage of the state's new Blaze Pink legislation. The event, featuring a photo opportunity and a reception, offered a unique moment to raise awareness about breast cancer while acknowledging a new safety initiative within the hunting community.
The Blaze Pink legislation, passed earlier this year, is designed to give hunters the option to wear blaze pink as an alternative to blaze orange for enhanced visibility and safety; however, it also serves as a creative intersection between the state’s outdoor culture and the ongoing fight against breast cancer, which affects thousands of Mississippians each year.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to advance both outdoor safety initiatives and public health campaigns that address the needs of those affected by breast cancer in Mississippi.
“Breast cancer impacts so many lives, and we are proud to stand alongside the American Cancer Society and our state’s legislators to promote awareness and action alongside hunter safety," said Lynn Posey, MDWFP’s Executive Director. "Hunter safety remains at the forefront of MDWFP’s mission, and the Blaze Pink legislation helps ensure our hunters remain visible and safe while enjoying Mississippi’s great outdoors.”
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