PHOTO: Walk-a-Thon benefit for St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby

DERBY >> The rain didn't stop the enthusiasm of students who participated in a Walk-a-Thon  to benefit St. Mary -St. Michael School. The Walk-a-Thon was held Oct. 15 at Ryan Field. Pictured here is Emma Nagy, a first grader, who is racing with her classmates.

(Submitted by Suzanne Foley)

Shelton Legion Post 16 to hold benefit walk Saturday

SHELTON - Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16 of Shelton, in conjunction with the American Legion Department of Connecticut’s Third District, is sponsoring a Walk-a-Thon to raise money for Connecticut Children's Hospital. 

The walk will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Veteran’s Park on the Riverwalk downtown. Registration and donations will' be accepted at the Farmer's Market that morning.
Those interested in participating may call adjutant Al Sabetta, 203-924-0898 for information. 

   The event will include a two-to three-mile walk. Bottled water will be provided for participants.

  Post 16 meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

  Any veteran interested in joining is encouraged to visit the Post at 295 Bridgeport Ave. or call      203-924-9887.

Information about the post is also available at www.sheltonpost16.org.

The American Legion family sponsors six Connecticut Children's Medical Center Walkathons to be held Saturday: at Deep River's Valley Regional High School track, Montville's Fort Shantok State Park, West Haven's boardwalk, Shelton's Riverwalk, Bristol's Rockwell Park and Putnam's St. Marie-Greenhalgh Field.

The first 20 walkers at each site, who turn in at least $25 will receive a Irish green "Kids Walk" T-shirt.

All those who pledge and turn in at least $500 will receive a Final Steps Polo Shirt at a later date. This is the 22nd year the American Legion's state organization has sponsored this annual three-mile Kids Walk.

This information is taken from a press release.

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St. Mary-St. Michael students walk to benefit their school

Having fun for a good cause

St. Mary-St. Michael School recently held a Walk-A-Thon at Ryan Field in Derby.

Pictured from left are sixth grade students Maya Cuprys, Isabella Tufaro, and Alexis Pudimat walking with kindergarten students Brady Hayes and Reese Shuart. / Contributed photo