16th Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital

The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, will celebrate its 16th year on Sat., Sept. 28.
This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 15. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.

Sponsorship opportunities include signage at the event, logos on the event promotional materials and T-shirts, recognition from the stage, and the opportunity to have a table to distribute products at the event. For more information about sponsorships, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org. All proceeds are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized cancer care and to help ease the financial burden of Griffin’s cancer patients face as they undergo treatment.

Participants can walk or run individually, form a team with their family, friends and co-workers, and collect pledges and payments. Awards will be presented to the top fundraising team and the top fundraising individual at the event. Participants can also purchase a commemorative sign for $100 to honor or memorialize a loved one that will be displayed at The Center for Cancer Care.

Register at griffinhealth.org/5k. For more information, contact Laura Howell at lhowell@griffinhealth.org. or 203-732-1263.