Ansonia, Derby teams raise $4K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

From left: Derby Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matthew Conway Jr.; Derby High Softball Coach Angela Grindrod; Derby High Baseball Coach Robert Swierbitowicz; Derby High Softball captains Emma DeSanty and Kaelyn DiMartino; Derby High Athletic Director Jenn Moffat; Dr. Barajas; Lori DiMartino; Derby Mayor Joe DiMartino; Breast Center Manager Ashley Schneider; Derby High Trainer Dan Perillo; Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel.

DERBY -  The Ansonia and Derby high school softball and baseball teams recently presented Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, with a donation of $4,000.

The funds were raised at a special pink baseball game on May 16 and at Derby High School’s 14^th Annual Pink Softball Game May 17. 

Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball Coach Jenn Moffat for former Griffin Hospital employee, Derby High Softball Coach and City of Derby Mayor Joe DiMartino, the fundraisers are held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

Overall, the annual event has raised more than $43,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

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 call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/breast-wellness.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.