Take steps to support Griffin cancer center, patients

DERBY - Griffin Hospital invites individuals and families to join the more than 500 walkers and runners expected to support local cancer patients at the 4th Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 6. Starting in the cancer center’s parking lot, 350 Seymour Ave., this event will feature entertainment and post-event refreshments for participants and their family members.

Area cancer survivors are also invited to celebrate the event at a free survivors’ reception that offers food and free massages.

Proceeds from this fun, non-competitive event are earmarked for patient support programs at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. 

Participants can walk or run individually, or may form a team with their family, friends, and co-workers. Participants may also collect pledges or purchase a commemorative sign to honor or memorialize a loved one. These signs will be displayed on the day of the event.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with the walk/run scheduled to start at 9  a.m. 

Pre-registration is required; the first 500 registered participants will receive long sleeved T-shirts. Registration fee is $30.

Individuals and teams may register at http://griffin5k.kintera.org/. For information, call 203-732-1284 or e-mail 5kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org.

Note: As a past participant, I can say from experience this is a great event. I love that it's not competitive, just fun!  I'll be there this year, will you?