Hope Lives donates $8,500 to Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

Maria Ammar, second from right, presents a $8,500 donation from the Hope Lives fundraiser to, from left, Griffin Health Director of Radiology, Cardiology & Neurology Kristi Popescu, Griffin Health Diagnostic Imaging Outpatient Manager Cindy Madsen and Griffin Hospital Development Fund Executive Director Kristy Jelenik.

DERBY - The 22^nd Annual Hope Lives event raised $8,500 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

Hope Lives is a non-profit organization associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services.

Maria Ammar, a Longaberger Stylist Consultant for more than 25 years, has organized the luncheon fundraiser as part of the campaign, raising over $138,000 for the Center.

“Hope Lives is devoted to making a difference in the Valley for breast health, and early detection is the key,” Ammar said.

Hope Lives has been raising funds for the Center for more than two decades, and the Horizon of Hope program has raised over $20 million for breast health, education, awareness. The donation will be used to help local women pay for breast cancer screening services.

About The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital opened in 2011 and primarily serves the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities. 

It combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.  

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness features two new, state-of-the-art digital mammography suites with 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) capability, a breast ultrasound suite, and the most advanced system available to perform stereotactic biopsy. 

The Center also utilizes a rapid diagnostic model where patients are often given test results the same day imaging tests are performed, and if indicated, follow up testing (ultrasound, breast biopsy) and even consultation with a breast surgeon are often available the same day if the patient’s schedule permits. 

For more information, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

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From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Featuring Molly Hatchett

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of a basket made by Molly Hatchett. She was one of the last known surviving members of the Paugassett tribe in Derby. When she was alive, Hatchett was well-known for her baskets.

Leman Stone, agent for the land reservations in Derby, personally contracted her hut to be built. One account states that "she was a favorite among the people, and was looked upon with sad sympathy. The children in the streets flocked to meet her, and the old folks always paid her deference. A hundred families or more she visited once or twice a year, selling her little fancy stained baskets" (Orcott).

Molly died on Jan.17, 1829 and although her exact birth is unknown, she was said to have been nearly 100 years old when she died.

The basket shown here is currently on display in the Library's main level showcase.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

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