Thursday, June 23, 2016

Teams raise $4K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Members of the Derby High School Girls Softball teams present Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a $4,000 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. 
Pictured from back left: Charmel, Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, Lori DiMartino, Derby High Principal Marty Pascale, and Derby Superintendent of Schools Matthew Conway. 
Front row from left: Derby High Softball Assistant Coach Jenn Moffat, and Derby High Softball players Lacey DiMartino and Anna Chevarella./Contributed photo

DERBY - The Derby and Ansonia High School softball teams recently presented Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $4,000 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.

The two teams raised the money at the 6th Annual Derby-Ansonia Pink Softball Game held May 7. 
Organized by long-time Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser was held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

The event featured raffles, food and music by DJ Phyllis Kaplan as the two teams competed. Overall, the annual fundraiser has donated $18,000 to the Center.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave., The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. 

For more information about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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