Thursday, October 15, 2020
Recuperation journey: Finding fall color
Shelton Library System offers links to Halloween reading on Hoopla
Oxford Public Library to present ghost hunter's virtual presentation
Ansonia Police seek information about armed robbery Wednesday night
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This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
5K raises $34K to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby
Stephanie Ventimiglia, of Derby, won the William C. Powanda Memorial Award as the highest individual fundraiser of the 150 participants in The 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo
DERBY - More than 100 participants raised over $34,000 at the 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care. The event was held virtually Sept. 26.
“This event helps patients overcome obstacles that can impact their treatment and recovery,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “This includes buying medical equipment, paying utility bills, providing transportation – and purchasing clothing, wigs and salon services so patients can battle cancer with comfort, confidence, and dignity.
"In addition, funds raised in the past have supported treatment-enhancing upgrades at the Center for Cancer Care, including one of the most advanced forms of radiation therapy known as radiosurgery, which produces fewer side effects and improves outcomes.”
The event featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser selected from the 150 participants and 15 teams.
The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Stephanie Ventimiglia of Derby, who raised more than $3,200.
Team Aversa raised $9,100 and won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team.
The Walk/Run was sponsored by Jefferson Radiology, American Adjustment Bureau, All About You, Ion Bank, Smilow Cancer Hospital, STAR 99.9 FM, and WPLR 99.1 FM.
Donations are still being accepted at griffinhealth.org/5k or via mail to The Griffin Development Fund, 130 Division St., Derby, CT. 06418.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Seymour Public Library to distribute pumpkin decorating kits
Sharing from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page:
"Starting this Friday (10/16) we will be handing out free pumpkins and decorating kits through curbside pickup!
"We have a limited number of pumpkins, so please call the library at 203-888-3903 to guarantee your spot! If we run out of pumpkins, we will still have decorating kits available."