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Brent Eugenides, from Mass Mutual presents a check for $1,000 to Cookie DelBiondo of Niantic Jazzercise to support breast cancer research funding awarded by the CT Breast Health Initiative.
The CT Breast Health Initiative will host a RACE IN THE PARK “Volunteer Kick-off” on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at First Church of Christ, 830 Corbin Avenue, New Britain from 10am to noon.
Past, present and future volunteers will have the opportunity to sign-up for the 2012 RACE IN THE PARK, scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2012, Mother’s Day weekend at Walnut Hill Park, New Britain, CT. The RACE IN THE PARK is CT BHI’s largest annual fundraising event of the year.
There are over 300 volunteer opportunities available requiring an array of skills and varying lengths of commitment. Volunteers can be involved on the day of the RACE, all year round, or any amount of time in-between. There is bound to be a good match for your skills and interests.
The program will include a free RACE IN THE PARK T-shirt, refreshments, door prizes and an acknowledgement of last year’s RACE volunteers.
CT BHI works to make a difference locally in the fight against breast cancer through research and education. To date, CT BHI has donated over $1.6 million dollars for breast cancer research and education. All of the money raised stays in Connecticut.
To R.S.V.P., call CT BHI at 860-827-7103 or email info@ctbhi,org to say, “Yes, I’ll be there!”.
To view our flyer, click on the link below.
Please support the Connecticut Street Rod Association as they once again present the CT USA Car Show at Hammonasset State Park on October 2nd, 2011. The show runs from 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM rain or shine. Street Rods, Antiques, Trucks, Show Cars, and Bikes are all welcome. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and all proceeds generated from this show go to the CT Breast Health Initiative to support breast cancer research and education. Donations are $5.00 per person. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as many give aways.
For more info call 203-697-9113
Join us for a Jazzercise session and help support breast cancer research at the same time. The instructors from Niantic Jazzercise will be here in New Britain on Saturday, October 1st, at St. Mark’s Church, 147 West Main St, from 9 to 11 am donating their time to help us raise research funds on the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness month! Be there! Don’t miss out. The donation is $25, and you can register by clicking here.
Prior to the 2011 Race in the Park, MaryEllen Farrell, a teacher at the Lincoln School in New Britain, encouraged students at the school to participate in the Race. Their participation was part of their experience with the 4-H Club, where their preparation was to complete a total of 13.1 miles of training (a half marathon).
Lincoln School Students Participating in the CTBHI Race in the Park
MaryEllen writes: I hope that you all are enjoying your summer. I just wanted to share a story written by one of the Lincoln School participants. He really enjoyed it and I hope it will inspire you, as it did me, to continue your important work with CTBHI. I recently submitted it to the Hartford Courant iTowns section with his picture.
As a side note, Bekkie Wright, an accomplished runner with the Silk City Striders, donated her many race medals so that parents could drape yet another medal around their necks at the finish line. This is the medal they earned for their ‘half marathon’. She has no idea how far that one simple act of generosity will go. I love it!
MaryEllen Farrell
Jordan Santos, 5th Grade Graduate, Lincoln School
My Experience at the CTBHI RACE IN THE PARK
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Jordan Santos, Lincoln School Student
When I woke up I felt really nervous so to assure myself that I would be ready to run I ate a healthy breakfast. I had a banana, some grapes, a kiwi and 2 apples slices. I walked the way to the park to meet Ms. Farrell and the rest of the Lincoln School runners. When I saw all of the people there I felt sick to my stomach because I have never run in a big event like this before. While I was running I didn’t feel nervous anymore because I was never alone and that made me feel better because I don’t like being left behind. Ms. Farrell told me that when her friends and she go running they don’t leave anyone behind. They motivate each other the entire way. She invited her running friends to stay the same pace as certain kids in order for them to feel like they were not alone. This made me feel a lot more confident about completing the kid’s mile and completing the 4-H Fitness Club’s half marathon challenge. When I was about one quarter of the way done with the mile I started to feel my heart racing faster than a stampede running through the jungles of Africa. At the finish line, even though I was exhausted, Ms. Farrell had me wave an American flag that the 4-H Fitness kids were given at the beginning of the race and told me to scream, “Whooo! We did it”, so I did and I look forward to racing again for breast cancer. I hope to stay fit and healthy so I don’t get cancer. I believe this has been a wonderful experience and think everybody should help out because this is worth raising money for.
Erin Cagianello, 2011 Friends Asking Friends Top Fundraiser CTBHI Race in the Park
This year’s top fundraiser for the “Friends Asking Friends” portion of the CT RACE in the Park was Erin Cagianello. Erin raised over $3,200 as an individual plus more than $500 in matching contributions from her company. Volunteering since the RACE’s inception, Erin decided to change things up this year by participating in the Female 5K Run in place of wearing a volunteer shirt. Erin was a member of “We Remember Kathy,” a team formed in memory of the 15th anniversary since her mother lost her battle with breast cancer in 1996. Friends, family, and coworkers were more than happy to participate in such a good cause and as Cagianello mentioned, “It was a welcome surprise to see just how much my friends’ generosity could make a difference in my fundraising efforts.” The RACE committee thanked Erin for her efforts with a beautiful display of flowers from Scott’s Flowers in New Britain along with various gift cards from local merchants.
During October, breast cancer awareness month, CTBHI will sponsor a JAZZERCISE fundraiser. JAZZERCISE is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing all choreographed to today’s hottest music. Proceeds will assist CTBHI’s mission to support education and breast cancer research in Connecticut.
Click here for more information!
Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 9AM to 11AM
St. Mark’s Church
147 West Main Street
New Britain, CT
To attend, the donation is $25 and and can be made on-line at www.CTBHI.org/shop or by calling the CTBHI Office at 860-827-7103.
Free parking – Refreshments – Raffle Prizes
Join the fun and GET YOUR PINK ON with CTBHI !!
Ruth Ann Lobo became a friend of CTBHI 18 years ago because of a killer disease.
After her initial diagnosis, and in speaking with her then , she became a reluctant spokesperson for breast cancer at first. Later, she accepted her disease with grace and passion.
She learned very importantly to put a face on breast cancer when very few were speaking out. She learned to use her high profile as mother of Rebecca and became an advocate for awareness and detection.She became a believable role model for Survivors and for all women, speaking often and co-writing her book.
Since 1994, Ruth Ann attended EVERY RACE for breast cancer held in May in New Britain.
Since 2004, Ruth Ann was honorary Co-Chair of the CT BHI RACE IN THE PARK —until this year….
For 2 years her recurrence was back with a vengeance and she knew it.
We miss her desperately.
The CT Breast Health Initiative family understands the loss of the Lobo family, and is most grateful for her life, the impact she made, and the message of hope she gave to all of us.
She was “the good that comes out of the bad.”
Calling all Macy’s shoppers! Support the CT Breast Health Initiative and get a 25% off shopping pass by participating in Shop for a Cause. Make a $5 donation to CTBHI by noon on Friday, August 26th and receive your pass, good for 25% off your purchase at any Macy’s store and online at macys.com on Saturday, August 27th. Get your shopping pass by clicking here or by contacting our office at 860-827-7103 or send us an email.
