We are thrilled to report that fundraising for the 2011 Valley Goes Pink efforts have now topped $48,000 - Congratulations and thanks to all who participated! Contact us at 203.732.7504 or development@griffinhealth.org to learn how you can participate next October, 2012!
What is The Valley Goes Pink?
The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley to:
all at the same time!
Throughout October, Valley towns are invited to host a variety of unique fundraising events and marketing programs to raise awareness and support for the cause. From hosting Pink Parties in homes, to "pinkifying" businesses with ribbons or lights, or hosting dress down days and auctions - the possibilities are endless! Help us paint the town PINK!
Here are some suggested ideas on how you "Go Pink":
- Schools - Involvement in The Valley Goes Pink can be an empowering learning experience for everyone! "Pink-Up your football game, decorate the school in pink, sell pink flowers or Griffin Hospital's pink wristbands.
- Corporations - Host a pot luck lunch at work and collect contributions at the door, organize a company-wide auction or host a "dress down" day or "dress in pink day".
- Restaurants - Designate a special drink or dish and donate the sales for a day, week, or month.
- Libraries and Bookstores - Curate a series of programs, displays, or reading selections centering on breast cancer awareness and survivorship. Feature art by survivors in your gallery or host survivors and physicians to speak about their experience.
- Clubs and Organizations - Pass the hat at your next club meeting, feature a Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness speaker, or organize the membership to create their own fundraising event.
- Municipalities - Government can get into the "Spirit of Pink" by decorating town greens and offices with pink ribbons, illuminating town buildings with pink lighting, and issuing proclamations for "Pink Month." All activities serve to promote downtown merchants and strengthen community pride.
- Pink Products - Buy special pink products for sale at Griffin Hospital or sell our products at school, work, or in your neighborhood. The pink Breast Cancer Awareness Watch is priced at $20 and the Griffin Hospital Pink Wristbands are priced at $1.
Some great initiatives, launched this year, are already being planned for October, 2012 with all proceeds from the fundraising events to benefit The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness: