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Community Fund-Raising
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Hartford Hospital benefits from many community fund-raising events and enjoys working collaboratively with local businesses, organizations and individuals who want to raise money to support our services.
Upcoming Events:
 The First Annual Race For The Courageous
This 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center - Avon. The funds raised will benefit the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center - Avon. For more information on the event please visit www.raceforthecourageous.com or call 860-673-3885.
 Cigna Golf Classic
Please come and see the future stars of the LPGA and support the Cigna Golf Classic: Duramed Futures Tournament from July 11-13 at Gillette Ridge. The event raises money for Hartford Hospital Breast Cancer Research and Programs. For more information on the event please visit www.cignagolfclassic.com.
- The 3rd Annual Run for Prostate Cancer 2008
This 5K Run/3K Walk will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Riverside Park, Hartford. The funds raised will benefit the Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program at Hartford Hospital. For more information on the event please visit www.hartfordprostaterun.org.
- 3rd Annual Pink Flamingos Fund-Raiser
This event will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hartford Hospital. The evening will be filled with fine wines, festive food and a silent Auction. The funds raised will benefit the Partnership for Breast Care and “Take the Time” Mobile Mammography programs at Hartford Hospital. For more information please call 860-545-1018.
For a complete list of the 2008 Pink Flamingo Sponsors, click here.
Highlights from Past Events:
- Cuts for a Cause
Hair Today in Glastonbury, CT hosted a special gathering Sunday, April 27, 2008, to celebrate the life of a co-worker who lost her battle to cancer. The event was a true success and was a delightful gathering of friends and the community. The mood was festive with lots of wonderful raffle prizes, food and activities for the children.
- Matthew Phillips 8th Annual Cut-A-Thon.
The 8th Annual Cut-A-Thon was held Sunday, May 4, 2008. The event was a remarkable success! Radio and Television personalities came out to show their support. The event also featured a silent auction, raffle prizes, music, food and lots of fun! The event raised more than $18,000 for Hartford Hospital Helen and Gray Cancer Center’s breast cancer research programs.
- High Fashion With A Heart
Hartford Hospital's annual fashion show, sponsored by the Henry Low Heart Center and designed to educate women about heart disease while learning about the latest in fashion, makeup, shoes and style, was held February 2, 2008. The show featured fashions by B K & Co. in West Hartford Center.
- Dr. Caputo's Race for Cancer
Andrew E. Caputo, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, successfully finished one of the biggest challenges of his life, the La Ruta de los Conquistadores. On Nov. 14, 2007, he articipated in the La Ruta de los Conquistadores with some of the best “hard-core” mountain bike racers in the world. The ride was an intense, four-day 221-mile mountain bike race across Costa Rica. His "Race for Cancer" was to raise funds in honor of his wife Allyson who faced one of the biggest challenges in her life, her own battle with ovarian cancer. (more)
- Panera Bread
 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Canton, Enfield, Glastonbury, Manchester, Newington and West Hartford invited their customers to join the fight against breast cancer by eating their signature Pink Ribbon Bagel for breakfast,  lunch or dinner during national Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, 2007. Twenty-five cents from each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold at either of the bakery-cafes was donated to Hartford Hospital’s Partnership for Breast Care. Thank you to Panera for their support!
- The Masquerade Ball
 The Irish American Home Society in Glastonbury sponsored its first annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 27, 2007 raising more than $3,000 for the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital. Irene O’Connor, from Channel 3 WFSB, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. The event was held at the Irish American Home and attracted more than150 guests. The fun filled evening included dancing to fantastic music by Face Value, exciting raffle prizes, and delicious food.
- 2nd Annual Pink Flamingos Fund-Raiser
The Pink Flamingos event took place on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hartford Hospital. The event was a huge success raising well over $60,000! We were honored to have Lisa Carburg emcee the event. It was truly an evening of fine wines and festive food that included a silent auction and music from Hall High School. The funds raised benefited the Partnership for Breast Care and “Take the Time” Mobile Mammography programs at Hartford Hospital.
- Run for Prostate Cancer 2007
The Run for Prostate Cancer 2007, a 5K Run/3K Walk was held on Saturday, September 8, 2007 as a fundraiser for the Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program at Hartford Hospital. The event attracted well over 200 participants who came out to support a wonderful cause and enjoyed the beautiful day at Riverside Park in Hartford. The funds from this event were used to support prostate cancer outreach education and screening events targeting the underserved in the Hartford community.
- Michael Benoit Cancer Walk Through Coventry
The Michael Benoit Walk Through Coventry took place on Saturday, September 8, 2007. The walk was a special walk to commemorate Michael Benoit who sadly lost his battle to cancer. The walk helped to raise awareness of cancer, to educate the public, and our communities. The proceeds of the Michael Benoit Walk Through Coventry went towards the Cancer Center Programs at the Helen and Harry Gray Center.
- A Golf Outing in Memory of Skip McDermott:
The fifth annual “Skip McDermott Golf Outing” was held on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Gillette Ridge Golf Club in Bloomfield, CT to remember Windsor resident Francis “Skip” McDermott. The tournament was held to commemorate what would have been his 34th year as kidney transplant recipient. The proceeds from the tournament and banquet went to the Connecticut Kidney Research Fund, Inc., which was founded by McDermott more than 25 years ago. The fund will donate the money to local Transplant Foundations including Hartford Hospital’s Transplant Program.
- The PIP Open
The 6th Annual Pip Open Golf Tournament in memory of John L. Pipoli was held on Monday, June 9, 2008.
- 18th Annual Raynbow Golf Classic
The 18th Annual Raynbow Golf Classic was held June 23rd, 2008, at Wampanoag Country Club, West Hartford to benefit Diabetes Research.
- Poker Run to Benefit LIFE STAR
The 2nd Annual Hartford Hospital Hawks Motorcycle Club Poker Run to benefit LIFE STAR was held Saturday, June 21, 2008.
- Trinity College Car Wash to Benefit Mobile Mammography
Psi Upsilon Fraternity of Trinity College hosted a successful car wash on the Trinity College Campus on Sunday, April 22, 2007 that raised $2,000 for the Mobile Mammography unit at Hartford Hospital.
For More Information:
If you are interested in hosting a community fund-raising event to benefit , please contact the Fund Development Office via email, or call us at 860-545-2161, to request the Community Fund-Raising Proposal form.
Please note: We require at least six weeks notice prior to your event.
We look forward to working with you and making your event a success!
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