Westies Nutrition Supports Breast Cancer Scholarship Fund

Press release from the City of West Haven:

WEST HAVEN, March 13, 2023 — (Pictured): Amanda Forst, left, and Mandy Hutchinson of Westies Nutrition at 153 Sawmill Road present a $234 check in support of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program on Monday, March 13.

The money will benefit the program’s Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund. The fund was founded in March 2003 in honor of Ruickoldt, who taught third grade at Savin Rock Community School before succumbing to breast cancer in 1997.

Each spring since 2003, a $2,000 check has been awarded in Ruickoldt’s memory to a female high school senior from West Haven who plans to continue her education.

This press release was produced by the City of West Haven. The views expressed here are the author’s own.