Florida Breast Cancer Foundation is the focus of the Pasco Tax Collector Office in October-Florida Trends

Throughout October, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will be featured as a charitable donation organization for the Pasco County Tax Office. The main purpose of the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation is to advocate on behalf of patients, educate the general public on all aspects of breast cancer, and fund research that seeks new and ultimately breast cancer treatments. is. The Pasco County Tax Collector Office has been working with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation for the seventh consecutive year to raise awareness of the disease and available treatment options.

“There is no doubt that we have challenged all of us this year in an unprecedented and unimaginable way,” commented Tracy Jacum, president and CEO of the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. “But like resilient and stimulating breast cancer survivors, we all had to learn to adapt, be flexible and take advantage of resilience. We are very proud of the team, most of whom are dedicated partners like the Pasco County Tax Office. Together, we continue to move forward and help those in need. Despite the pandemic this year. We are proud to announce that the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation has funded $ 600,000.00 in Scientific Research Grants, $ 100,000.00 in Education Grants, and $ 52,000.00 in Direct Services Grants (Living and Mammogram Program). COVID-19 The Emergency Assistance Fund was in time for “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month” on October 1st. Since 2013, the joint efforts of the Pasco County Tax Office team on behalf of our Foundation are noteworthy. They not only support and encourage the purchase of “End Breast Cancer” special license plates and voluntary donations when it is time for residents to renew their plates, but also fund important research. Raise money separately from the program to improve and find treatments for breast cancer. We would like to thank Mike Fasano and the dedicated and dedicated team of the Pasco County Tax Office for joining the FBCF on our mission each year. Through their support, we will be able to stay in touch with life and move on to tomorrow when the suffering of breast cancer today is gone. “

Individuals planning to renew their vehicle registration in October can choose to replace their regular license plate with the “End Breast Cancer” special tag. You can also purchase tags for newly registered vehicles. The proceeds of the tag promotion will be sent directly to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation to help Florida citizens fight the disease. In addition, customers can choose to donate directly to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation using any check-off box on the registration form. The tax office also accepts other cash donations on behalf of the Foundation.

“We are proud to work with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation again to help spotlight the needs of breast cancer patients,” said tax collector Mike Fasano. “The Foundation is working tirelessly to not only find treatments for breast cancer, but also to fund institutions that are working to create better treatment options for breast cancer patients. The funds raised by the office will help promote research, new treatments and direct support for breast cancer patients. The Pasco County Tax Office and the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will stop the disease and eventually find a cure. I am committed to doing everything I can to help. “

For more information on this promotion or service offered by the Pasco County Tax Collector Office, please contact Greg Giordano, Assistant Tax Collector (727-847-8179) or visit www.pascotaxes.com. For more information about the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, please visit www.FloridaBreastCancer.org or contact Marketing Communications Manager Cathy Cruz (305-631-2134).

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