Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Valley Save Our Youth to hold backpack giveaway today in Ansonia
The distribution will be held from 3-8 p.m. today, Aug. 25.
Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care
Griffin Hospital to host in-person 5K Walk/Run Sept. 25./ Contributed photo
This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m.
Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 10. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.
All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.
Sponsorship opportunities include signage at the event, logos on the event promotional materials and T-shirts, recognition from the stage, and the opportunity to have a table to distribute products at the event.
The 5K draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including participants from Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, and all over the state.
The 5k Walk/Run was started by the caregivers of the Cancer Center as a way to raise funds to purchase wigs for patients. The first Walk/Run exceeded expectations drawing over 250 participants and raising more than $25,000, providing opportunity for additional financial support for patients as they undergo cancer treatment.
The 5K has drawn thousands of participants over the years and raised more than $530,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 12-year history.
Participants can walk or run individually, form a team with their family, friends, and co-workers, and collect pledges and payments.
Awards will be presented to the top fundraising team and the top fundraising individual at the event.
Participants can also purchase a commemorative sign for $100 to honor or memorialize a loved one that will be displayed at the Center for Cancer Care.
Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5k.
For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org. or 203-732-1263.
Sponsor the Griffin 5K
The 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care has sponsorship opportunities available, which include signage at the event, company logo on back of participant T-shirts, and opportunities to distribute promotional products at the event.
For more information about sponsorships, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Seymour Historical Society slates September open house
SEYMOUR - Join us [at the Seymour Historical Society] for our monthly open house from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and take a self-guided tour. The Katharine Matthies House is at 59 West St.
It's a great opportunity to walk through the museum at your own pace to see what's changed if you haven't done it yet!
This is shared from the Seymour Historical Society's Facebook page.
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