Staff, students at Assumption School in Ansonia raise funds for Griffin Hospital

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Assumption School seventh grader Brooke Armistead, left, and eighth grader Alexa Benfanti present Janet Hall from the Griffin Hospital Development Office a $625 check for The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby.

Students at the school recently raised the money by selling breast cancer awareness T-shirts designed by Brooke and Alexa. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Assumption School students and teachers, wearing breast cancer awareness T-shirts, form a cross inside the sanctuary of Assumption Church in Ansonia. / Contributed photos


I applaud the students, teachers, and staff at Assumption School for their efforts to raise awareness of this disease by supporting The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness.