5K Walk-Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care in Derby offers fun, raises awareness

DERBY - A tractor painted pink that was on display in memory of a Shelton resident who died from cancer was a highlight of Saturday's 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital here.

Here is our great-nephew Adam posing in front of the tractor. He was one of the youngest runners who participated in the seventh annual, non-competitive event.

The tractor is dedicated to the memory of the late Catherine Sullivan DeFelice, who died three years ago from cancer. 
DeFelice had survived breast cancer for 25 years, her twin sister, Corrine Sullivan Gilbert of Ansonia said, but succumbed to another form of the disease.

The tractor is a 1946 model. That was the year that Corrine and Catherine were born. Corrine said her husband, Lyman Gilbert, former Ansonia fire chief, owns several tractors. He painted this one pink in honor of the year they were born.

Oncology social worker Donna Hayes cheers on participants.

Dr. Joyce Chung, radiation oncologist, speaks to cancer survivors and their guests at a picnic after the 5K.

Ingrid Edschteyn, DO, talked about the importance of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is a preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine physician.

The Mediums, a talented acoustic duo based in New Haven, entertained.

Kudos to all those who made the Griffin Hospital 5K and the survivors' picnic successful.

And a big thanks to those who supported me and Team McVillers!