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.

Registration now open for Ansonia Little League

 

Ansonia Little League to host winter clinic Sunday at Armory

Derby-Ansonia softball alumni PINK game on tap Saturday

DERBY - After a few year hiatus we are bringing back the Alumni game, as part of our PINK fundraiser game!! 

The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Field, 8 Nutmeg Ave.

If you have ever played or coached for Derby or Ansonia, we want you to come have fun with us!! Please wear PINK!! Let Jenn Moffat know if you can attend!!

Derby High School softball team raises $3,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

Contributed photo

DERBY -The Derby High School softball team recently presented Griffin Health Assistant Vice President of Diagnostic Services Christine Cooper and Griffin Hospital President/ CEO Patrick Charmel with a $3,000 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 10^th Annual Pink Softball Game held in May against Oxford High School. 

Organized by long-time Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser is held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

Overall, the annual event has raised a total of more than $30,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

Located at 300 Seymour Ave. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. 

For more information call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/hcbw.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Board of Education readies inaugural opening of Payden Park

 

Ansonia Little League seeks donations for March tag sale

Derby-Ansonia game to benefit Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

Event has raised more than $21K in past 7 years

Photo from Facebook

Sharing from a Facebook event page:

"Join us [May 19 at Ansonia High School, 20 Pulaski Highway], for our 8th Annual Softball Breast Cancer Awareness Game Fundraiser to Benefit The Hewitt Center For Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital [in Derby] via the Griffin Hospital Development Fund. 

Music, Food, Snacks, Raffles, 50/50 Raffle and much more. 
Thank you to our sponsors Boar's Head, The Dew Drop Inn, Shop Rite of Derby, Dunkin' Donuts of Derby, Petal Pushers Florist, Hot Tamale of Seymour, Big Y, and Adzima/Riverview Funeral Homes.

We have been able to raise just over $21,000 over the past seven years of holding this event. 

We were honored in the spring of 2015 by having an exam room at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital dedicated in our name for our efforts. Please continue to share the event so that we can continue our to raise funds and awareness!

Varsity softball game between DHS and AHS starts at 11 a.m.
3rd ANNUAL ALUMNI GAME: Join us at 1 p.m. for our Derby and Ansonia alumni game. This was a big hit the last two years. Will you be the next alum to take the field again?"

Oxford Women's Spring Softball League seeks players

*Info shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Paint party at Oxford studio to benefit Derby High School softball team

Sharing from a Facebook event page:
A paint party will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at Rad Art - Arts & Crafts Studio, 144 Oxford Road, Oxford.

"Join us for an upbeat, creative evening for everyone to support the DHS Softball Team sponsored by the Softball Moms. A truly fun way to spend a night out with friends! 

"The talented teachers at Rad Art will guide you step by step in painting, through a 2-hour class. Your inner artist is just waiting to come out! Its a guaranteed relaxing fun night out! 
"They provide everything you need: canvas, paint, brushes, easels, music, and inspiration. 
"Just bring yourself, your friends, a beverage of your choice and let the Paint Party begin! [Cost is] $40 per person and light snacks will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own as well."

$2,800 raised for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Contributed photo

Members of the Derby High School Girls Softball team presented Griffin Hospital Fund Director Tricia O’Malley with a $2,800 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. 

Front row from left: Derby High Softball players Lacey DiMartino and Anna Chevarella. Back row from left: Derby High School Athletic Director Rachael Caggiano, Derby High Softball Assistant Coach Jenn Moffat, O’Malley, Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, Lori DiMartino, and Derby High Principal Marty Pascale.

DERBY– The Derby and Ansonia High School softball teams recently presented Griffin Hospital Fund Director Tricia O’Malley with a $2,800 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

The teams raised the money at the 7^th Annual Derby-Ansonia Pink Softball Game April 22. 
Organized by long-time Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser was held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

The event featured raffles, food, and music by DJ Phyllis Kaplan as the two teams competed. Overall, the annual fundraiser has donated more than $20,000 to the Center.

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 about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Closing ceremony planned for softball field in Derby

Sharing info from a Facebook event page:

"May 18 will be the last high school softball game played on the field that has given us so many wonderful memories that we will never forget. 

"The [Derby High School] senior class this year will have their senior ceremony at 3:15. Game time vs Platt Tech is at 3:30.

"Immediately following the game we will have a brief Field of Remembrance Closing Ceremony for the William "Red" Clynch Field. 
"We hope that you will join us to commemorate this moment in Derby Softball History. We would love to see as many alumni, parents, past coaches and former Valley women's league players there as possible!! Wear your RED!

"(The future home of the William "Red" Clynch field will be on Nutmeg Avenue, next to the current Little League Majors field.)"

Pink game in Derby to benefit Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital

Baseball, softball signups scheduled in Ansonia

*Information shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Treasured Time to host softball marathon to support Derby family

Treasured Time’s Third Annual Extra Innings Softball Marathon Sept. 10-11 will support the wish of Nicole Mather of Derby, pictured from left with her son, Austin, and husband, Brian. / Contributed photo

STRATFORD - Extreme heat in mid-August has resulted in Treasured Time’s Third Annual Extra Innings Softball Marathon to be moved to Sept. 10-11 at Frank DeLuca Hall of Fame Stadium.

This semi-competitive fundraiser aims to help make the wish of a terminally ill mother in Derby come true by encouraging the community to form softball teams and play one-hour games to win a night in the Treasured Time suite at a Bridgeport Bluefish game.

Proceeds support the Treasured Time’s mission to grant the wishes of parents with life-threatening illnesses. 
This year’s Extra Innings Marathon will directly benefit the newest Treasured Time “gift of moments” recipient, Nicole Mather of Derby.

The event starts at 7 a.m. Sept. 10 and runs until 9 p.m., including an exciting Home Run Derby competition for men and women at 7:30 p.m. that night and a Home Run Derby Jr. competition (13 and younger) at 8 p.m. 
The Home Run Derby winners will get a dinner for two at Vazzy’s Cucina in Shelton. 
The marathon resumes at 7 a.m. Sept. 11 and concludes with a championship game at 7:30 p.m. that day.

Registration is limited to the first 40 teams consisting of at least 10 players per team. The team that scores the most runs in a win on Saturday will play in the championship against the team that scored the most runs in a win on Sunday.

The entry fee to participate is $250 per team, and the deadline to register is Sept. 6. 
The fee for the Home Run Derby Jr. is $20, and $25 for the adult Home Run Derby. 

Tickets for spectators to attend the softball marathon are $5. 
There will be activities throughout the event including corn hole, DJs, and raffles.

For more information or to register a team or for the Homerun Derby, contact Jenn at 203-446-1068 or jenn@treasuredtime.org.

“The great part about this event is that you don’t have to be a softball player to join in on the fun,” said event organizer Jenn Moffat. “We have many companies and families, who have been affected by life-threatening illnesses, who come out to enjoy the day and support our mission. We match the teams up by skill level, so everyone is welcome to play. The weekend is really not about competition, it’s about the cause.”

In addition to supporting Treasured Time, the marathon is held in honor of former Bluefish General Manager and Treasured Time supporter Ken Shepard.

Derby woman hopes to renew vows in Vegas

Nicole Mather, 43, of Derby, became sick at age 15. After a few years of not knowing what was wrong and various tests, she was diagnosed with lupus at 17.

Since then, life has been very difficult. She has been in and out of the hospital throughout her life. Shortly after her diagnosis, Mather was in a major car accident in which she was put on life support and administered Last Rites by a priest.

Nicole defied the odds of the accident and her illness and found true love in her husband, Brian. The couple was told they would never have children, but Mather again proved the exception and was blessed with her “miracle baby,” Austin, who is now 17. 

Recently, Mather was diagnosed with diabetes and has suffered two severe strokes and three mini strokes. She has APS lupus which creates blood clots throughout her body, intensifying her susceptibility to strokes. 
Mather could have a stroke that changes her life forever at any time, but for right now, she does what she can to enjoy life despite her limitations.

Mather's wish is to go to Las Vegas and renew her vows with her true love and have her son walk her down the aisle. They will be married 20 years this September.

Treasured Time, Inc. is a CT based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children.  
With your help, Treasured Time, Inc. can provide families with the “Gift of Moments”.

For more information, visit treasuredtime.org.

This is a press release from Treasured Time.

Softball marathon in Stratford to benefit Treasured Time

Nonprofit gives families 'the gift of moments' 

From the nonprofit's website:

Treasured Time's "mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life-threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children."

Treasured Time to host softball marathon to support Derby family

Treasured Time’s 3rd Annual Extra Innings Softball Marathon Aug.13-14 at Frank DeLuca Hall of Fame Stadium will support the wish of Nicole Mather of Derby, pictured at left with her son, Austin, and husband, Brian. /Submitted photo

DERBY - Treasured Time, Inc. is hosting its Third Annual Extra Innings Softball Marathon Aug. 13-14 at Frank DeLuca Hall of Fame Stadium in Stratford to help make the wish of a terminally ill mother in Derby come true.

This semi-competitive event encourages the community to form softball teams and play one-hour games to win a night in the Treasured Time Suite at a Bridgeport Bluefish Game.

Proceeds support the charity’s mission to grant the wishes of parents with life-threatening illnesses. 

This year’s Extra Innings Marathon will directly benefit the newest Treasured Time “gift of moments” recipient, Nicole Mather of Derby.

“Treasured Time is so excited to once again put on this fundraiser,” said Suzanne Major, Founder/CEO of Treasured Time. 

“The money we raise from this event will assist our newest families and we can’t wait to have everyone come down and join us at the stadium for two days of fun.”

This two-day event starts at 7 a.m. Aug. 13 and runs until 9 p.m., including an exciting Home Run Derby for both men and women at 7:30 p.m. 

The Home Run Derby winners will get a dinner for two at Vazzy’s Cucina in Shelton. The marathon resumes at 7 a.m. Aug. 14 and concludes with a championship game at 7:30 p.m. that day.

Registration is limited to the first 40 teams consisting of at least 10 players per team. The team that scores the most runs in a win on Saturday will play in the championship against the team that scored the most runs in a win on Sunday.

“The great part about this event is that you don’t have to be a softball player to join in on the fun,” said event organizer Jenn Moffat. 

“We have many companies and families who have been affected by life-threatening illnesses, who come out to enjoy the day and support our mission. We match the teams up by skill level, so everyone is welcome to play. The weekend is really not about competition, it’s about the cause.”

In addition to supporting Treasured Time, the marathon is held in honor of former Bluefish General Manager and Treasured Time supporter Ken Shepard.

Derby woman hopes to renew vows in Vegas

Nicole Mather, 43, of Derby, became sick at age 15. After a few years of not knowing what was wrong and undergoing various tests, she was diagnosed with lupus at 17.

Since then, life has been very difficult. She has been in and out of the hospital throughout her life. Shortly after her diagnosis, Mather was in a major car accident in which she was put on life support and administered Last Rites by a priest.

Mather defied the odds of the accident and her illness and found true love in her husband, Brian. 

The couple was told they would never have children, but Mather again proved the exception and was blessed with her “miracle baby,” Austin, who is now 17. 

Mather recently was diagnosed with diabetes and has suffered two severe strokes and three mini-strokes. She has APS lupus which creates blood clots throughout her body, intensifying her susceptibility to strokes. 

Mather could have a stroke that changes her life forever at any time, but for right now she does what she can to enjoy life despite her limitations.

Mather's wish is to go to Las Vegas and renew her vows with her true love and have her son walk her down the aisle. They will be married 20 years this September.

The entry fee for the Extra Innings Marathon is $250 per team, and the deadline to register is July 31. Home Run Derby participants can enter for a $25 fee. 

Tickets for spectators to attend the softball marathon are $5. 

There will be activities throughout the event including corn hole, DJs, and raffles.

For more information or to register a team or for the Homerun Derby, contact Jenn at 203-446-1068 or jenn@treasuredtime.org.

Treasured Time, Inc. is a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children.  

With your help, Treasured Time, Inc. can provide families with the “Gift of Moments.”

To see how you can help make a difference, visit www.treasuredtime.org.

This is a press release from Treasured Time. 

Softball game to benefit Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Conroy welcomes softball field funding at Seymour High

Ambassadors of Seymour softball join state Rep. Theresa Conroy, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, and state Rep. Themis Klarides at the state Capitol complex to celebrate a state grant for a new field. / Contributed photo

State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-Seymour, Beacon Falls, Derby) welcomed the State Bond Commission’s approval of funding for the softball field at Seymour High School.
“This funding is about building a new field and honoring the winning tradition of Seymour softball,” Conroy said.
“Our community supports this program from little league through high school.”

The $265,000 supplemental grant-in-aid to the town of Seymour will cover costs associated with a new softball field, lights, dugouts, press box, and the replacement of non-code compliant bleachers.

The new facility will be used by Seymour High School, George J. Hummel Little League, and Seymour Tradition travel teams.

Seymour High softball coach Ken Pereiras said, “The new field is a great addition to our program and the town of Seymour.”

“We can play longer and host tournaments with this new field,” Seymour High player Raeanne Geffert (C-16) said. “A flatter, cleaner field also reduces the risk of injuries. We will be able to cleanly field balls and run around securely fixed bases.”

George J. Hummel Little League Softball Commissioner Bob Lang said, “Seymour has one of the best softball traditions in the state and this new facility will help expand our program even further."

In 2014, the Bond Commission approved $1.895 million for the school’s football field. Today’s funding brings the total grant to $2,160,000.


This is a release from Conroy's office.

Softball game to benefit Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The fifth annual Ansonia v. Derby softball game will be held at 11 a.m. April 25 at Ryan Athletic Complex in Derby. The game raises funds and awareness for breast cancer.

Read the release in the Valley Independent Sentinel.