Griffin posts information to mark start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sharing from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page:

"In recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Griffin Health is raising awareness about the importance of early detection.

"Please share these breast cancer screening facts on your Facebook page today as we work together to save lives!"

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This is a photo from today of yours truly and fashion designer Agathe Likoba, owner of Likoba, a high-end Parisian boutique, celebrating the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I'm an almost 10-year breast cancer survivor and so grateful for Agathe's support over the past two years since I met her when she opened her store at 25 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Boutique owner in Derby presents checks from fashion show proceeds

Photo credit: Io Escu/The Still LYFE photography

DERBY - Agathe Ngo Likoba, owner of Likoba Boutique, recently presented checks from her fashion show fundraiser to Griffin Hospital and the Derby Senior Center.
Agathe, a Parisian native, designs haute couture jumpsuits. Her elegant boutique is at 25 Elizabeth St.
She offered members of the Circle of Friends breast cancer support group at Griffin Hospital - of which I'm a member - to model her jumpsuits in a charity fashion show to celebrate the boutique's first anniversary. Six of us were models.
I was thrilled to be a part of what turned out to be an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime event held at the Derby Senior Center. 
Agathe shared this photo taken Tuesday at her shop. 

Pictured from left: Ashley Agrello, event director; Dominique Lee, owner, Envision Beauty, Milford, makeover of the cancer survivors; state Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia; Joyce Grohe, co-facilitator, Circle of Friends support group; Nildaliz Ramos, battling breast cancer, Circle of Friends; Christine Sonsini, Director, Derby Senior Center; Liam

Hudson, Joel Barlow High School student, red carpet manager/event assistant; Patricia 

Villers, Circle of Friends; Fozia Saadat, Circle of Friends; Angelique M. Tribus, Likoba's daughter;

Agathe Ngo Likoba, founder/CEO, Likoba, LLC.; Janet Hall, senior development officer, Griffin Hospital Development Fund; Cheyenne Johnson, Derby High School student, sales person/manager, Likoba Boutique; Eric Wade Hudson, Key Corp.

Missing from photo: Circle of Friends co-facilitator Donna Hayes and Circle of Friends member Dawn Wulff.

Likoba fashion show to benefit cancer survivors, Derby Senior Center

Tiny patriot watches fireworks display at Shelton Riverwalk

Shelton resident Agathe Ngo Likoba, owner of Likoba, a high-end Parisian fashion boutique in Derby, wrote on Facebook:

"So young yet fearless leader in the making. She is our future America. My baby, Happy Independence. Continue to love and honor your country! I adore you mademoiselle Angélique."

*Used with permission.

Business owner to hold free exercise class on Derby Green

DERBY - Looking to have fun as you get in shape for spring? 

Agathe Likoba, owner of Likoba, a boutique at 25 Elizabeth St., said today she is seeking women interested in participating in a free, exercise class on the Derby Green.

She said she has scheduled the first session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting.