By: Richard L. Smith
Today, Tuesday, October 8, Mayor Andre Sayegh, alongside the Bouier family, the Paterson Mayors Wellness Campaign, the Paterson Fire Department, city officials, and community members, gathered for the annual Paterson Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
The walk, held in memory of Jacoba "Cobie" Bouier, a cherished member of the Paterson Fire Department, started at City Hall and continued to Fire Headquarters.
Bouier, who bravely fought breast cancer, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and an active member of the community.
According to a statement released by Paterson city officials, Cobie, a lifelong resident, worked for the City for over twenty years and volunteered with various community organizations and shelters.
In recognition of Cobie’s legacy, Mayor Sayegh and the Paterson Mayors Wellness Campaign announced that the annual event will be renamed the Jacoba "Cobie" Bouier Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
The walk aims to honor her life and raise awareness about breast cancer in the community.
"Today, we walk not only in Cobie’s memory but to continue the fight against breast cancer, a cause she held dear," Mayor Sayegh said.