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High Softball Teams Raise $3,500 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented a donation of $3,500 to the Griffin Health Breast Wellness Center

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Members of the Derby and Ansonia high school softball teams presented Griffin Health CEO Patrick Charmel with a $3,500 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.
Members of the Derby and Ansonia high school softball teams presented Griffin Health CEO Patrick Charmel with a $3,500 donation to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.

The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,500 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital.

The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 13th Annual Pink Softball Game held in May. Initiated by Derby High Athletic Director and Assistant Derby High Softball Coach Jenn Moffat for former Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High Softball Coach Joe DiMartino, the fundraiser is held in honor of his wife, Lori, a breast cancer survivor.

Overall, the annual event has raised a total of more than $39,000 to help breast cancer patients in the greater Valley community.

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Located at 300 Seymour Ave. in Derby, The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. For more information about The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/breast-wellness.

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