Shelton company supports Griffin 5K Walk/Run

DERBY - A Shelton-based company that provides wireless activity and health tracking devices for wellness programs is helping area individuals get active and also supporting local cancer patients by sponsoring the Fifth Annual Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 5K Walk/Run.
 

FitLinxx recently became a sponsor of the Walk/Run, which brings together individuals throughout Lower Naugatuck Valley and the surrounding communities to run or walk through Derby and Ansonia in honor, memory, or celebration of a loved one and their cancer journey. 
The event has grown from approximately 250 participants in its inaugural year in 2009, to more than 550 participants last October.

 This year’s Walk/Run is set for Oct. 12 at the Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Ave.

For more information about the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 5K Walk/Run, visit http://griffin5k.kintera.org, call 203-732-1284 or email 5kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org.

According to Andrea Newman, director of human resources at FitLinxx, “Griffin Hospital has been a strong supporter of our health and wellness awareness programs for the last two years and its Center for Cancer Care provides excellent care to our local neighbors. We’re proud to be a sponsor of this event.”

“We’ve come to know the people at FitLinxx over recent years and their commitment to health and wellness. We greatly appreciate the fact that they are sponsors for this event, which will support programs and services for the patients of The Center for Cancer Care,” said Lisa Bisson, corporate health & wellness coordinator for Griffin Hospital Occupational Medicine Center.

With global headquarters located at 3 Enterprise Drive, Shelton, FitLinxx develops innovative health and wellness technology that motivates people to live actively and improve their well-being. Sold exclusively through partners, its wireless activity monitors, health devices and software make it easy for people to accurately track and measure daily activity levels and health indicators like weight and blood pressure. In addition, its fitness facility solution helps members adopt exercise habits that achieve health, wellness and fitness goals.

Using FitLinxx technology, fitness facilities and global partners have created customized fun and engaging fitness and wellness programs that help people begin and maintain active and healthy lifestyles. Employers benefit by lowering their healthcare costs, increasing worker productivity and improving individuals’ health. FitLinxx is unique in accurately tracking all-day activities in an end-to-end wireless solution. The company’s network of fitness facilities and more than 50 partners has helped more than four million people experience the benefits of FitLinxx offerings.

The Center for Cancer Care Walk/Run has sponsorship opportunities available, include signage at the event, logos on the event promotional materials and T-shirts, and opportunities to have a table to distribute products at the event or put items, coupons or promotional material in participant give-away bags.

For information about sponsorships, contact Christian Meagher, 203-732-7431 or cmeagher@griffinhealth.org. 

 This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.