Griffin Hospital in Derby raises more than $50,000 with walk/run

To benefit Center for Cancer Care

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DERBY - The sixth annual Griffin Hospital 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care set a record for participation with approximately 580 participants and raised more than $50,000 for patient needs.


The Oct. 18 event drew walkers and runners from throughout the Greater Naugatuck Valley and surrounding areas and featured a Survivors’ Tent for local cancer survivors to come and enjoy the festivities as well as gifts and refreshments.

Proceeds from the fun, non-competitive event are earmarked for patient support programs at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., and financial assistance for cancer patients for a variety of needs, including housing, clothing and grocery bills, transportation, wigs, and salon services.

The was supported by the Ansonia and Derby Police departments, along with generous donations from The Ansonia Rod and Gun Club, Tomra, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Centrix, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialists, LLC, Yale Podiatry, Forrest Construction Co., Life Touch, Hersam Acorn, Star 99.9, Adams Super Food Store, Big Y, Bruegger’s Bagels, Duchess Restaurant, Eddy’s Bakeshop, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., BJ’s Wholesale Club, Kim’s Light Foods, and YoCrunch.

Donations are still being accepted at http://griffin5k.kintera.org.

For more information, call 203-732-7431 or e-mail5kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.