The Derby and Ansonia high school softball teams recently gave Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick Charmel a $4,000 donation to benefit The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.
The two teams raised the money May 7 at at the Sixth Annual Derby-Ansonia Pink Softball Game.
The video below is a news report on last month’s game. It was a project created by Theresa Y. Giordano and Frank Sweeney, two students at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. It is posted with their permission.
The press release continues after the video.
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 $18,000 to the Center.
For more information about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203 – 732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.
