Health initiative to honor 7 Valley women

DERBY - The Valley Women's Health Initiative will honor seven women at its 12th annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute Luncheon and Breast Cancer Fundraiser Oct. 4.
The event starts at noon at Grassy Hill Lodge, 77 Sodom Lane.
The tribute recognizes “outstanding women" who have made positive contributions to the community and have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, both professional and volunteer. 
Honorees are: Carol Pendagast of Shelton; Pat Lesiw and Carmie Potash of Seymour; and Gloriann Albini, Brenda Bazyluk, Laura Howell, and Lori Murphy, all of Derby
Liz Kennard of Comcast will host this year’s event.

Proceeds benefit the Griffin Hospital/Valley Breast Care Fund, established in 2001, in an effort to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socioeconomic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer.
Supporters are encouraged to become "Make a Difference" and "Pink Ribbon" sponsors through ad donations.
Ad prices range from $30 for a business card-sized ad to $1,000 or more as a “Make a Difference” sponsor, which entitles the purchaser to a reserved table for 10, specially marked full page ad in the program booklet, and recognition as event sponsor on all publicity.

To purchase a ticket, or to make a donation, call 203-732-1300, e-mail mvallillo@griffinhealth.org, or send check to:  The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., 06418, Att: M. Vallillo.
To become a sponsor for the October luncheon or to place a congratulatory ad, call 203-233-7639 or email dgandy@snet.net.

The Women’s Health Initiative, co-chaired by Kate Cosgrove of Oxford and Dr. Stephanie Wain of Griffin Hospital, is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of addressing and improving women’s health issues including breast cancer awareness.
Committee members include Jack Betkoski, Dolores Chew, Dorothy Gandy,  Lauren Kuzzi, Peggy Marlowe, Michelle Moore, Lisa Smith, Robin Smith, Karen T. Cusick, and Patricia Tarasovic.  Committee membership is open to all interested persons.