DERBY – The Derby High School softball and baseball teams recently “went to bat” for breast health in their community.
Members of the teams presented a $3,000 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 15th Annual Pink Games on April 17 and 18. 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 DiMartino’s wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.
Overall, the annual event has raised more than $46,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.
Located at 300 Seymour Ave. in Derby, 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/breast-wellness.
Photo caption: Members of the Derby High softball and baseball teams presented Dr. Denise Barajas, medical director of The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and Todd Liu, Griffin Health COO and executive vice president, with a $3,000 donation to the breast center.
Pictured from left: Liu, Dr. Barajas, Derby High Softball junior Alexandra Davis; Derby High Softball captain Ariana McNeill, Derby High Softball supporter Yami McNeill, Derby High Athletic Director Jenn Moffat; Derby High Softball Coach Angela Grindrod; Derby High Softball Assistant Coach Alexis Enjem; Derby Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Matthew Conway Jr.; Derby High Principal Jennifer Olson; Derby High Assistant Principal Ray Coplin; and Derby High Baseball Coach Robert Swierbitowicz.