Teams raise $2,500 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness in Derby

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Members of the Derby High School Girls Softball team presented Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a $2,500 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin. Pictured in front from left: DHS Softball players Lacey DiMartino and Anna Chevarella. Pictured in back from left: 

DHS Athletic Director Matt Bradshaw, DHS Assistant Softball Coach Alyssa Goggi, DHS  Softball Team Co-Captain Cristina Carloni, DHS Assistant Softball Coach Lindsay Wheeler, Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, DHS Softball Team Co-Captain Ivana Coutinho, Laura DiMartino; and Charmel.

DERBY - The Derby High School softball team recently presented Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $2,500 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.

The funds were raised at the eighth Annual Derby-Ansonia Pink Softball Game in May. Organized by long-time Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser is held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor. 

Overall, the annual event has raised a total of more than $25,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers 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.