$2,800 raised for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

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Members of the Derby High School Girls Softball team presented Griffin Hospital Fund Director Tricia O’Malley with a $2,800 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. 

Front row from left: Derby High Softball players Lacey DiMartino and Anna Chevarella. Back row from left: Derby High School Athletic Director Rachael Caggiano, Derby High Softball Assistant Coach Jenn Moffat, O’Malley, Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, Lori DiMartino, and Derby High Principal Marty Pascale.

DERBY– The Derby and Ansonia High School softball teams recently presented Griffin Hospital Fund Director Tricia O’Malley with a $2,800 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

The teams raised the money at the 7^th Annual Derby-Ansonia Pink Softball Game April 22. 
Organized by long-time Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser was held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

The event featured raffles, food, and music by DJ Phyllis Kaplan as the two teams competed. Overall, the annual fundraiser has donated more than $20,000 to the Center.

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