Register for 5K walk/run to benefit Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital

Griffin 5K walk/run to benefit Center for Cancer Care slated Oct. 24

DERBY - Save the date for the 18th Annual 5K Walk-Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital set for Saturday, Oct. 24.

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 $900,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 17-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.

F.A.D.E. to hold 8th annual 5K walk/run for overdose awareness in Shelton

The event at 5:30 p.m Thursday at the Shelton Riverwalk, 100 W. Canal St., benefits BHcare's Alliance for Prevention & Wellness. 

F.A.D.E (Fighting Against Drugs Everywhere) is an organization that brings education and awareness to drug overdose and awareness. 

-Registration is a $40 Race Fee + sign up fee and a free T-shirt if you register before June 18th. 
-Anyone 10yrs old and younger are free with no t-shirt
-Day of registration is $40 for anyone older than 10 (Cash/check only) with no t-shirt.

At checkout you'll have the option of having your loved one's name added to the "In Memory of..." section on the back of the shirt. Please give us the first and last name of your loved one so we don't duplicate names. 

The deadline to collect names is June 18.

This is a great run/walk with family, friends or colleagues. This is also timed race!

Bib/T-shirt Pick up Information
Please come to the registration desk the day of the race (6/25) from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Please use the link to register for this event.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=61305

Thank you for your participation and support. Please join us. All are welcome!

Griffin Health in Derby to hold 17th annual 5K walk/run for cancer care Saturday

For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-1263. 

This is a Griffin Health press release.

 

Griffin Hospital annual 5K Walk/Run fundraiser slated Sept. 20

Griffin Hospital photo

DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., will celebrate its 17^th year Sept. 20.

This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and starts at 9 a.m. 

D'Addario Automotive Group in Shelton is this year’s Presenting Sponsor.

Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 8. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.

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. 

For more information about sponsorships, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment. 

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 $890,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 16-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.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Register now for 5K to benefit Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Join us for the Annual 5K Walk-Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital

Register now for our 16th YEAR! Encourage your family and friends to sign up, collect donations, and walk or run with us on Saturday, Sept. 28. All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin's cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.  Thank you for helping our patients. Don't miss the Early Bird registration discount! Register online at griffinhealth.org/5K by Sept. 15 to save $5!

Questions? Contact Laura Howell at 203-732-1263 or lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

Register now for Griffin Hospital's 16th annual 5K Walk-Run

Join us for the Annual 5K Walk-Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital on Saturday, September 28! Register now for our 16th YEAR! Encourage your family and friends to sign up, collect donations, and walk or run with us on Saturday, September 28, 2024. All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin's cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.  Thank you for helping our patients. Don't miss the Early Bird registration discount! Register online at griffinhealth.org/5K by Sept. 15 to save $5! Questions? Contact Laura Howell at 203-732-1263 or lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

Save the date: 5K to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Walk, run, donate, sponsor, and support the patients at The Griffin Hospital Center For Cancer Care. 

This is our 16th year and we are looking to make this the best year ever! 

Register online to guarantee you get the shirt. Day of registration will open at 7:30 a.m. and we have ordered a beautiful fall day for you! See you there! 

5K walk/run raises more than $60K for The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital

DERBY - An estimated 400 participants raised more than $60,000 at the 15th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care on Sept. 23.

“As we kick off the 15th year of the 5K Walk/Run, I’m reminded of how this event started as a small celebration of the Center for Cancer Care’s first year,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “We built the Center in response to the expressed demand of Valley residents for comprehensive and comforting cancer treatment close to home. The Center for Cancer Care - and Griffin Health as a whole - is dedicated to providing exceptional care that not only improves the health of our community, it also enriches lives by focusing on the social determinants of health such as income, housing, transportation, and education. 

"Just as the participants in the first 5K Walk/Run selflessly gave their time and contributions, today, you become an integral part of Griffin’s responsibility in improving the well-being of others.”

The event featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser selected from the 23 teams. 

The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Elizabeth Laden of Orange. 

Lou’s Legacy, which has participated in the event for 10 years in memory of Louise “Lou” Chmura won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team. 

Fran Kennedy, of North Branford, 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, All About You, D’Addario Auto Group of Shelton, Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut, Stelray Plastic Products, AstraZeneca, Coordinated Transportation Solutions, Rand Whitney, Teamsters Local Union 1150, Valley Community Foundation, ACI Flooring, Drs. Sudipta and Bindu Dey, Ion Bank, Forest Construction, OEM Controls, McKesson Federal Credit Union, Smilow Cancer Hospital and Regional Water Authority.

Donations are still being accepted at griffinhealth.org/5k or via mail to The Griffin Development Fund, 130 Division St., Derby 06418.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Registration open for Griffin Hospital 5K walk/run for cancer care

Register now for our 15th YEAR! Encourage your family and friends to sign up, collect donations, and walk or run with us on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden Griffin's cancer patients face as they undergo treatment. Thank you for helping our patients.

Don't miss the Early Bird registration discount!
Register online at www.griffinhealth.org/5K by Sun., Sept. 10 to save $5!

Questions? Contact Laura Howell at 203-732-1263 or lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Save the date:15th annual Griffin Hospital 5K walk/run in Derby

 

11th annual Mad Dash 5K Walk/Run in Ansonia to benefit American Cancer Society

 

Walk/Run to benefit Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby raises $65K

More than 300 participants raised $65,000 at the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - More than 300 participants Sept. 25 raised an event record $65,000 at the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care 

“The success of the Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk-Run demonstrates just how close our community is, and how committed we all are to caring for each other,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel. 

“The funds raised will provide support to our patients, from helping with expenses like groceries, utility and transportation bills, to providing salon services to give patients comfort and confidence.”

The event featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser selected from the 315 participants and 24 teams. 

The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Stephanie Ventimiglia of Derby, who raised more than $3,800. 

Team Aversa raised $13,200 and won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team.

Barbara Scarpa of Derby was the winner of the new Make It Happen Spirit Award, which recognizes an individual who exhibits tireless effort and support.

The Walk/Run was sponsored by LaBonne’s Markets, Jefferson Radiology, D’Addario Auto Group, All About You!, Ion Bank Foundation, R.D. Scinto, Smilow Cancer Center, A&S Nathan Heating and Cooling, Forest Construction, Yale Therapeutic Radiology, and WEBE 108 FM. 

In-kind sponsors included 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,  06418.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Griffin Hospital in Derby to hold 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care

Griffin Hospital to host in-person 5K Walk/Run Sept. 25./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will be back Sept. 25 as an in-person event to celebrate its 13th year. The Center is at 350 Seymour Ave.

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. 10. 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 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 $530,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 12-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.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to mark 12th year of 5K Walk/Run with virtual event

 

DERBY - The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital will celebrate its 12th year with a virtual event that starts on Sept. 26.

Participants in the virtual walk are encouraged to register for the event, invite family and friends to sign up, and collect donations. 

Registrants can pick up an official event T-shirt at The Center for Cancer Care between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, and then wear the shirt on a 5K walk or run while following social distancing recommendations. 

Participants will be able to submit photos of their walk or run to be published on the 5K Facebook page.

Registration is $35. 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 on the event website and logos on the event T-shirts.

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 200 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 $500,000 to help support local cancer survivors in its 11-year history.

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 through Oct. 3.

Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5k. 

For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Pandemic postpones 6th annual Overdose Awareness 5K Walk/Run

10th annual Birchwood Drive Mad Dash to kick off April 10 in Ansonia

Griffin Hospital 5K raises more than $57K for cancer center in Derby

Contributed photo

More than 400 runners and walkers took part in the 11th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Sept. 28, raising more than $57,000 for patient support programs.

DERBY - Hundreds of participants raised more than $57,000 at the 11th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care Sept. 28.

“We built the advanced and patient-centered Center for Cancer Care in response to the expressed need of Valley residents for locally available and comprehensive cancer treatment services,” said Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel. “We are deeply thankful to all the participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who made this such a successful event and are helping Griffin continue to bring good health to its community.”

Team awards

This year featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser. 

The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Stephanie Ventimiglia, of Derby, who raised $4,455. 

Team Aversa raised $10,700 and won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team.

The Walk/Run was supported by the Ansonia and Derby police departments. 

The event was sponsored by Jefferson Radiology, All About You, the Ansonia Rod & Gun Club, Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale-New Haven, R.D. Scinto, The Edge Fitness Clubs, Teamsters Local 1150, Southern Connecticut Dental, Frame It Easy, Ion Bank, Yale Therapeutic Radiology, Centrix, CW Fitness, and Star 99.9 FM.

Donations are still being accepted at griffinhealth.org/5k. 

For more information, contact Laura Murphy at lkmurphy@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Naugatuck River reflections on a sunny morning in Seymour

Daughter Allegra and I took some cell phone photos Saturday before the start of the Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K in downtown Seymour. 
The 8th annual event was a benefit for the nonprofit Seymour Pink, a community's fight against breast cancer.

Ansonia couple speaks about family support at Griffin Hospital 5K walk/run

DERBY - Corinne and Lyman Gilbert of Ansonia, locally known as the 'pink tractor owners,' speak about the importance of family support Saturday morning before the start of the 11th annual Griffin Hospital 5K walk/run. 

The event benefits the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave. Standing behind them is Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel.

Below is the Gilberts' pink tractor. I took a candid shot of daughter Allegra chatting with a little friend who was really enjoying the tractor!