Valley United Way to kick off campaign at White Hills Distillery in Shelton

 

Valley United Way to host annual campaign kick-off in Oxford

OXFORD - Valley United Way Board Chair Karen Stockla and Mike Pacowta, President and CPO invite you to VUW's 2023-24 Annual Campaign Kick-Off.

It will be held on the TRQW Rooftop Terrace at the Residences at Quarry Walk from 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 14. 

Join us with our work of Leading and Lifting the Valley!

Shared from the VUW Facebook page.

Klarides-Ditria shares info on importance of breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase breast cancer awareness and education, while also promoting research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. I am proud to help spread the word about the importance of this cause, which is meaningful to so many families in our community.  Please get regular medical checkups and mammograms and contact your medical professional if you have questions or concerns. Key Statistics About Breast Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2021 are: About 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women About 49,290 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed About 43,600 women will die from breast cancer Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman’s death is about 1 in 39 (about 2.6%).  Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1989, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment. At this time there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.)

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Fundraisers slated in late October for 11th annual The Valley Goes Pink campaign

DERBY - The 11th Annual Valley Goes Pink campaign invites residents of the Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events throughout October for a good cause.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and to celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.

The following is a list of unique Valley Goes Pink fundraising events. 

For registration and more information, visit griffinhealth.org/vgp.

Pink Pop-up Party by Mary Kay, Oct. 22 – Mary Kay representative Donna Gentile will donate $1 for every $5 spent. This event will be hosted on Facebook and will feature giveaways with gift certificates and spa pampering packages.

Shine for Survivors, Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m. – Enjoy live music – or livestream at home – by The Breakdown and “Survivor Singer” Nildaliz at the Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road in Oxford.

Pink Yoga with Kimmarie, Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Outdoor yoga class to unwind and relax. Open to people of all ages and yoga abilities. Minimum suggested donation $25.

Team Tatas Virtual Trivia Night, Oct. 26, 7- 9 p.m. – Test your trivia knowledge for prizes. There will also be a prize for the "Best Pinked Out” team. Hosted by Best Trivia Ever. $20 per player.

Kindred Spirits & Wine, 395 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton - Get a free Valley Goes Pink wine tote with the purchase of six bottles or more, and 10 percent of purchase will benefit the cause.

Griffin Pharmacy & Gift, 130 Division St., Derby, and Cancer Center Boutique, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby – All proceeds from the sale of breast cancer awareness face masks, hand sanitizers, and insulated grocery totes will support the cause.

50/50 Online Raffle – Tickets are $5 each. Online purchases can be made until 5 p.m. Oct. 23. The winning name will be drawn at the Shine for Survivors event Oct. 24. 

Visit griffinhealth.org/pink for information.

For information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact  Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7504.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.