Griffin Hospital in Derby sponsors 'Paint-A-Duck' contest

This duck is decorated for the contest. / Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts’ 5th Annual “Paint-A-Duck” Contest is underway.

This annual art contest invites members of the community to show off their painting skills and help support The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby.

Participants can purchase a “Paint-A-Duck” kit at Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts, located on the ground floor of Griffin Hospital at 130 Division St. or at the Boutique at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness receives $1 for every paint kit purchased.

Participants can decorate their duck using the eight different color paints included in the kit or improvise with their own. Props and accessories are also allowed.

All entries must be dropped off at Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts by April 24.

Each entry will be displayed inside Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts as they are submitted.

A panel of judges will decide the winning duck in each of the following categories: Most Creative; Best Use of Props; Best Theme; Best Group Effort; Best Senior Entry; Best Children’s Entry (Age 5 & under); Best Children’s Pre-Tween (Age 6-8); Best Tween Entry (Age 9-12); and Best Teen (Age 13-19).

Each winning category will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to Griffin Pharmacy & Gifts. Winners will be announced by May 1.

For more information, call (203) 732-1490 or email gpg@griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.