Griffin Hospital in Derby hosts annual 'Mo'vember contest

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DERBY- Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men (HiM) is hosting its annual “Show Your ‘MO!” Contest this November to support men’s health awareness.

Everyone is invited to submit a picture of their “MO” (aka mustache or facial hair) for a chance to win great prizes. Real or fake, all “MOs” are welcome. 

Simply email a photo to him@griffinhealth.org by Nov. 30 to be entered into a contest for three prize baskets.

HiM hosts this fun contest to raise awareness about men’s health and funds for free men’s health screening and education.

“In the U.S, men die five years earlier than women on average, and for largely preventable reasons,” said Griffin Hospital Chief Medical Officer Frederick Browne, M.D. 

“According to statistics, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in young men, and three out of four suicides are committed by men. These statistics show just how much the men’s health crisis needs our attention.”

For more information about HiM, visit griffinhealth.org/him.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Club unveils new logo for Thanksgiving Day 5K race in Shelton, Derby

SHELTON - The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has unveiled the new design for its Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race. 
Created by Peralta Design of Shelton, the new logo provides a fresh look while keeping a connection to the race’s namesake.
Registration is still open for the race but closes automatically at 800 registrations. 
Grammar and high school students receive a discounted rate of $10 and seniors (age 70+) run free of charge (but must register). All other runners are $25. 
If space is still available, registration fees for all runners goes up to $30 on Nov. 20. Registration is nonrefundable; however, should something change and you can’t run, you can transfer your registration to another runner for a $5 fee.

Divisions are (male and female): 18-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69. Special Divisions: Grammar School, High School, Holstein (male - 200 pound minimum, female – 160 pound minimum), and 70 and over. Disposable bib chip technology will once again be provided by Fast Track Timing, LLC, and race results will be available almost instantaneously through their phone app.

Awards will be presented to the first-place male and female runners overall, and the top three male and female finishers in each division. Special awards will go to the top three male and female runners in the High School Division.
Race packet pickup will be held at the Boys & Girls Club at One Positive Place Nov. 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Nov. 21 from 4-7 p.m. 
Runners are strongly encouraged to pick their packets up on these days. Goody bags are guaranteed to the first 500 runners to pick up their race bibs.
Greco & Haines, flagship sponsor since 2002, will once again provide a quality race shirt to all the runners.
Diane Stroman has been named honorary starter of this year’s race. Diane has served our community for more than 35 years and retired this year as Vice President of TEAM, Inc. 
She is deeply passionate and very knowledgeable about the community’s needs. Stroman lives in Ansonia, where she grew up and has two children and two grandsons.

Jimmy Tickey, chair of the race committee, says, "I am thrilled to serve as Chair of our Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day Road Race in downtown Shelton. Every year, about 800 runners - with their friends and family cheering them on - join us on Thanksgiving morning for a special 5k road race. The morning is always filled with gratitude and our strong Valley spirit, and I am so pleased to be a part of this great Valley tradition," he said.

To keep up to date about all race happenings, visit www.BGC-LNV.org/commodore-hull-5k and sign up for our newsletter, or contact Ann Wheeler, 203- 924-7462, AnnWheeler@BGC-LNV.org.
For more information visit www.BGC-LNV.org.


This is a press release from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Shop local in Seymour to support Small Business Saturday

Organizers say Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24 in downtown Seymour is their answer to Black Friday.