On September 9, 2011 the Guardians of the Ribbon from Kansas City, Missouri brought
their pink fire truck to the Cedar Valley. They made four stops: the Cedar Falls Panera,
Cedar Valley Cancer Center and Breast Care Center, the Covenant Cancer Treatment
Center, and the University of Northern Iowa campus in front of the Gallagher Bluedorn
Performing Arts Center. Their visit was organized by Cedar Falls fire fighter, Captain
Rob Inouye.
Rob’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, and he has become a
champion for all women living with breast cancer. He wanted the pink fire truck to come
through our area to increase awareness, show community support of those with cancer,
and highlight the support the Beyond Pink TEAM offers.
Cancer survivors came from all over to sign the pink fire truck. Many others signed
in memory of a loved one they have lost to cancer. It was a very inspirational and
emotional day. Rob hopes to get the Cedar Valley on the national tour within the next
year or two, which means a fleet of pink fire trucks would come rolling through. Pink
Heals!!
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