Our sanctuary doors will be open to the public on Race Day [Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K for Seymour Pink].
Please use the space for prayer and peace on a day that may bring a lot of different emotions.
Prayer candles will be located in the sanctuary.
Prayer request cards will also be available to those who would like to be added to our Prayer List.
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| Participants in this year's 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo |
DERBY - More than 400 participants raised an event-record $77,000 at the 14th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care on Sept. 24.
“We are grateful to all the 5K Walk-Run sponsors and participants for giving us the tools to provide strength and comfort for individuals undergoing cancer treatment,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel.
“All the funds raised today help patients overcome the financial obstacles that can adversely affect their treatment and recovery. This includes purchasing patient-centered medical technology, providing assistance with transportation, clothing and nutritional supplements, and helping to offset the cost of utility bills.”
The event featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser selected from the 410 participants and 29 teams.
The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Stephanie Ventimiglia, of Derby, who raised more than $6,000. Ventimiglia’s team, Lou’s Legacy, raised $10,000 and won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team.
Alex Romanovsky of Derby was the winner of the Make It Happen Spirit Award, which recognizes an individual who exhibits tireless effort and support for the event.
The Walk/Run was sponsored by Jefferson Radiology, Renewal by Anderson, Rand Whitney, Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut, All About You, Coordinated Transportation Solutions, Enterprise, Drs. Sudipta and Bindu Dey, Smilow Cancer Hospital, D’Addario Auto, R.D. Scinto, Ion Bank Foundation, Forest Construction, Centek Engineering, Precision Aerospace, and Morizio Law Firm. In-kind sponsors included Big Y, BJ’s, Coca-Cola, Market 32, Rockland Bakery, ShopRite, Stani Dairy, Stop & Shop, and Unidine.
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.
The 14th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will take place Sept. 24.
DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., will be back as an in-person event to celebrate its 14th year Sept. 24.
This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m.
Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 11. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.
All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden of Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.
Sponsorship opportunities include signage at the event, logos on the event promotional materials and T-shirts, recognition from the stage, and the opportunity to have a table to distribute products at the event.
The 5K draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including participants from Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, and all over the state.
The 5K Walk/Run was started by the caregivers of the Cancer Center as a way to raise funds to purchase wigs for patients. The first Walk/Run exceeded expectations drawing over 250 participants and raising more than $25,000, providing opportunity for additional financial support for patients as they undergo cancer treatment. The 5K has drawn thousands of participants over the years and raised more than $595,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 13-year history.
Participants can walk or run individually, form a team with their family, friends and co-workers, and collect pledges and payments. Awards will be presented to the top fundraising team and the top fundraising individual at the event.
Participants can also purchase a commemorative sign for $100 to honor or memorialize a loved one that will be displayed at the Center for Cancer Care.
Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5K.
For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org. or 203-732-1263.
Sponsor the Griffin 5K
The 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care has sponsorship opportunities available, which include signage at the event, company logo on back of participant T-shirts, and opportunities to distribute promotional products at the event.
For more information about sponsorships, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Take Steps in Your Spooky Halloween Costume and Win Prizes!
Everyone who enters will receive a gift.
You can enter starting October 24th by submitting your very best photo or video (only one) of your creative 5K Halloween costume via email at StepstoSaveLives@ecan.org.
If you send more than one photo or video, ECAN will decide which is the best and post that for the voting.
All entries will be posted on the
Steps to Save Lives Costume Contest Album
on ECAN's Facebook Page - Voting is Open to the Public. Find the album: HERE!
The three most LIKED images will win our top prizes, so SHARE with your friends to make sure you gain the support you deserve!
Voting begins
Monday, October 25th at 9 am Eastern Voting ends
Sunday, October 31st at 9 am Eastern
Compete to win Prizes!
1st Place:
$50 Amazon gift card & Steps to Save Lives wicking shirt
2nd Place:
$25 Amazon gift card & Steps to Save Lives baseball cap
3rd place:
$10 Amazon gift card & ECAN clear stadium bag
You must be registered for the October 2021 Virtual Steps to Save Lives 5k to participate.
Are you ready to put on your spookiest garb and take zombie Steps to Save Lives?
Our Valley Voice newsletter today spotlights the 10th anniversary Seymour Pink 5K Walk/Run.
Here are links to the edition:
https://drive.google.com/file/
From Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming:
"We are so excited to have Haptic Sense playing as you head toward the finish line this coming Saturday October 2nd!"
Email seymourpink09@aol.com
Know anyone? Please spread the word!
Shared from the organization's Facebook page.
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LOCATION: ANYWHERE OR SEYMOUR, CT DIRECTIONS TYPE: RUN OR RUN/WALK, VIRTUAL RACE / CHALLENGE |
| Our General Registration is under way for the 2021 Pounding the Pavement for Pink races. This year we are excited to host our 10th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k road race, A Seymour Tradition, Oct. 2 in Seymour. In addition, we're excited to continue virtual racing as a new tradition so our friends and supporters can join us from wherever you are Oct. 1-3 weekend. The Pink Challenge returns for 2021 with the option to run the 5k component live with us in Seymour, while completing the 10k virtually on your own. Or, you can complete the entire 15k challenge virtually. Our last event is the Kids Fun Run - this event will be held totally virtually for 2021 to ensure we have utmost safety for our youngest supporters. All participants who register on or before Aug.15 will earn a race medal!!
Upcoming Registration Promos: The first 20 individuals to register for any race Aug. 1 will earn a $5 Starbucks Gift Card Team Captains who have 5 or more registrations for their team during the first week of August (Aug.1-7) will earn a $25 gift card to one of these places:
Thank you for supporting the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER! |
Get the lowest rates when you register before July 15 and guarantee your shiny bling!
https://runsignup.com/.../PoundingthePavementforPink5K
The dust has settled from our powerful virtual Pounding the Pavement for Pink race weekend, but donations ARE still open through Oct. 21. Make a donation at
https://runsignup.com/.../PoundingthePavementforPink5K
Every single dollar raised is critical to Seymour Pink fulfilling its mission of helping those breast cancer patients struggling with their financial burdens as a result of the diagnosis and barbaric treatment.
Thank you for every dollar donated... please know you make a HUGE difference in the lives of those dealing with this horrific diagnosis.
On Saturday I walked with three friends from Griffin Hospital's Moving On Fitness class for breast cancer survivors to support Seymour Pink.
Here's a link to today's Valley Voice newsletter about the virtual event:
 Pinkest House/Yard/Business Decorating Contest Sharing from Seymour Pink founder Mary Deming: "We love seeing all of the pink ribbons and encouraging messages and decor along our normal race route. Since we cannot be together, that doesn’t mean we cannot SEE MORE PINK. In fact, we can see even more! "We are challenging participants to decorate their house and/or yards pink for race weekend and the kickoff of Breast Cancer Awareness month [in October]. "Businesses and storefronts can participate too! Since we are virtual, everyone can participate – even if you’re not on our traditional race route and even if you’re not in Connecticut. Help everyone SEE MORE PINK this October.
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