DERBY - The Valley Women's Health Initiative will honor six women at the 17th Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute Luncheon and Breast Cancer Fundraiser Oct. 5 from noon-2 p.m.
The event will be held at the Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Drive, Seymour.
The tribute recognizes outstanding women who have made positive contributions to the community and have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, both professional and volunteer.
This year’s honorees are: Jodi Dawley of Shelton, Donna Hayes of Derby, Tammy Link of Ansonia, Sheryl Riley of Shelton; Karen Spargo of Seymour, and Dawn Supranovich of Seymour.
The tribute recognizes outstanding women who have made positive contributions to the community and have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, both professional and volunteer.
This year’s honorees are: Jodi Dawley of Shelton, Donna Hayes of Derby, Tammy Link of Ansonia, Sheryl Riley of Shelton; Karen Spargo of Seymour, and Dawn Supranovich of Seymour.
Liz Kennard of Comcast will host this year’s event.
Proceeds benefit the Valley Breast Health Care Fund.
Proceeds benefit the Valley Breast Health Care Fund.
Established in 2001, this fund is an effort to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer.
Supporters are encouraged to become Make a Difference and Pink Ribbon sponsors by donating for an ad in the program booklet.
Supporters are encouraged to become Make a Difference and Pink Ribbon sponsors by donating for an ad in the program booklet.
Ad prices range from $30 for a business card-sized ad to $1,000 or more to become a “Make a Difference” sponsor, which offers a reserved table for 10 at the Luncheon, a full-page ad, and recognition as event sponsor on all publicity.
Tickets for the event are $40 per person. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 28.
To purchase a ticket or to make a donation, call 203-734-6945, email nvbv1952@gmail.com, or send mail to N. Valentine, 18 Farrell Drive, Ansonia, CT 06401.
To become a sponsor of the event or place a congratulatory ad, call 203-233-7639 or email dott.g@comcast.net.
The luncheon is sponsored by the Women’s Health Initiative in conjunction with Griffin Hospital in Derby, The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and Bigelow Tea of Fairfield.
The Women’s Health Initiative, co-chaired by Kate Cosgrove of Oxford, and Dr. Stephanie Wain of Griffin Hospital, is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of addressing and improving women’s breast health issues.
Tickets for the event are $40 per person. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 28.
To purchase a ticket or to make a donation, call 203-734-6945, email nvbv1952@gmail.com, or send mail to N. Valentine, 18 Farrell Drive, Ansonia, CT 06401.
To become a sponsor of the event or place a congratulatory ad, call 203-233-7639 or email dott.g@comcast.net.
The luncheon is sponsored by the Women’s Health Initiative in conjunction with Griffin Hospital in Derby, The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and Bigelow Tea of Fairfield.
The Women’s Health Initiative, co-chaired by Kate Cosgrove of Oxford, and Dr. Stephanie Wain of Griffin Hospital, is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of addressing and improving women’s breast health issues.
Committee members include Darlene Breving of Oxford; Cary Carpino of Derby; Dolores Chew of Beacon Falls; Christine Cooper of Seymour; Karen T. Cusick of Woodbridge; Dorothy Gandy of Naugatuck; Antonietta Hallet of Southbury, Elizabeth Johnson of Oxford, Lisa Kechijian of Derby, Peggy Marlowe of Hamden, Francis Michaud of Ansonia, Patricia Tarasovic of Oxford, and Nancy Valentine of Ansonia. Committee membership is open to all interested persons.
About The Valley Women’s Health Initiative
The Valley Women's Health Initiative is a coalition of health agencies, community leaders, and volunteers from the Valley community working toward the common goal of addressing and improving women's health issues including breast cancer awareness and heart disease.
To join or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/VWHI.
About The Valley Women’s Health Initiative
The Valley Women's Health Initiative is a coalition of health agencies, community leaders, and volunteers from the Valley community working toward the common goal of addressing and improving women's health issues including breast cancer awareness and heart disease.
To join or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/VWHI.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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