May 8, 2009
Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard Announces 2nd Breast Cancer Walk
WEBSTER, MA. May 8, 2009 -- Last October, an outpouring of support from community members helped Hubbard Hospital raise an astonishing $12,000 in its first ever Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
This fall, the new Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard is ready to do it again.
The integrated campus announced last week it is gearing up for a 2nd Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run this fall. Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, the event provides a chance for Central Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut to join together and support an incredible cause - right in its own backyard.
"Last year, the Breast Cancer Walk committee was blown away by everyone's response and generosity," said Blaine Moffa, Public Relations Coordinator. "Just because we are an integrated system doesn't mean we don't continue to recognize critical events such as this one are important to the community."
Moffa said monies raised from last year's event helped continue to educate the public about breast cancer - funding for marketing, educational equipment and technology. On Monday, May 11, the Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard campus received digital mammography. Considered the ‘gold' standard of testing, digital mammography allows for faster, more accurate reads, shorter exam times and enhanced detection of abnormalities. While similar to film, a digital mammography image is recorded directly into a computer. The image has better contrast and can be enlarged or further manipulated.
Despite these wonderful accomplishments, Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard and its Radiology Department is always striving to offer the best in patient care. Continued fund-raising and community events will help the campus offer the highest quality equipment and services for many years.
Last October, more than 200 people showed up on what turned out to be a rainy and cold Sunday. Face painting, music and refreshments were offered to everyone who participated.
"We were touched to see so many demographics, so many stories," Moffa said. "There were families with dogs, dads with sons, high school students ... it was a wonderful tribute to how much this means to the community."
Webster resident Marilyn Revellese raised the most of any individual walker - single handedly collecting more than $800 in sponsorships. Curves in Webster teamed up and raised more than $3,000.
Robbins Garden Center in Oxford generously donated pink impression tulip bulbs, which were recently planted on the campus grounds.
Moffa said she is looking forward to what the second year will bring.
"We want everyone who participated last year to participate this year - and then some," she said. "We are excited to bring this type of event to such a deserving group of people."
More information on the Breast Cancer Walk will be released soon. For more information Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard, visit www.harringtonhospital.org.