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May 31, 2008
"Paint the Town Red" |
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March 14, 2008
“2nd Annual Heroes of Lower Fairfield County
Breakfast” |
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2nd
Annual Heroes of Lower Fairfield County Breakfast |
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Friday,
March 14, 2008 - 7:30 a.m.
Hilton Stamford Hotel, Stamford
Questions: Call Stacey Hafen
203-966-1663 |
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The
New Canaan Chapter of the American Red Cross
honored community-nominated heroes
who have made a difference in our lives. |
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Meet
our Heroes |
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Oct. 26, 2007
“Family Lantern Tour”
New Canaan Red
Cross Thanks All Involved With Family Lantern Tour |
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On
Friday October 26, through the fog and the mist,
guests were led by Lantern Guides to seven different
locations around the center of town and were treated
to history, stories and legends of the town and its
residents as they heard the true story of American
Red Cross founder Clara Barton, Civil War and
Revolutionary War soldiers from the area, the sea
captain who built Vine Cottage, how the
Congregationalists first settled Canaan Parish, the
original town hall and the history of the New Canaan
Fire Department,. After the tour, guests were
treated to fun and refreshments and an opportunity
to speak with the presenters at the
Outback Teen Center.
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Lantern Tour was a town-wide effort that we would
like to make an annual event. The Red Cross has a
great deal of experience partnering with
corporations and community organizations in order to
fulfill its mission” said Diane Castrovinci,
Director of Development at the New Canaan Chapter of
the American Red Cross, “and this partnership
started with Prudential Connecticut Realty.
Prudential underwrote the Lantern Tour, but there
are many other organizations and people to thank,
including co-chair Betty Brown, The Town of New
Canaan, Captain Bendernagel and The New
Canaan Police Department, The New Canaan Fire
Department, Nancy Upton and The New Canaan
CERT Team, Arlene Colli and The New Canaan Red Cross
Youth Corps, The New Canaan Historical Society,
Prudential staff who donated refreshments and of
course, the presenters, without whom the event could
not have happened; Tom Castrovinci, Arlene Colli,
David Jonker, Brian Kammerer, Doreen O’Leary, Don
Souden, and Karen Tracy ” .
Vicolo Pizza and Trattoria donated the pizza, Scott
Braun of Dream Street Productions donated his
services to complete the Red Cross video, Vincent
Socci from Prudential designed the invitations,
posters and program, Jinx Aliprandi served as
Decorations Chair, Emily Restifo, Refreshments Chair
and Venture New Generation Portraits donated
portrait packages. The Red Cross extends special
thanks go to Justin Tishman and the Outback staff
and all Lantern Tour donors and attendees. Ms.
Castrovinci emphasized that “the generous support of
all of our donors makes it possible for us to
continue to fulfill our mission to provide relief to
victims of disaster and to help people prevent,
prepare for and respond to emergencies”.
The
New Canaan Red Cross does not receive national or
government funding; all local projects and services
are supported solely by local donations. Every
gift, as well as the support of Red Cross
fundraising events, is welcome and necessary for the
continuance of the Red Cross local chapter.
Donations make it possible for the Red Cross to
support the needs of the New Canaan community by
funding the services they provide on a daily basis;
including rides to medical appointments, blood
drives, CPR and health and safety classes, disaster
and emergency preparedness and response, CERT call
outs, and more.
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May
5, 2007
“Paint the Town Red”
Red Cross chapters unite for benefit |
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Stacey Hafen, executive director of the New Canaan Chapter of
the American Red Cross, meets with Lt. Gov. and
Mrs. Michael Fedele, and Dianne Auger,
CEO of the Mid-Fairfield County Chapter, at the
recent “Paint the Town Red” gala. |
The New Canaan and Mid-Fairfield County chapters of
the American Red Cross teamed up to host their
fourth annual fundraiser Saturday, May 5.
Proceeds from “Paint the Town Red,” held at the
Sheraton Hotel in Stamford, will benefit New Canaan,
Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk,
Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton, a
jurisdiction of 470,000 residents.
Tom Donelan, a long-time volunteer and supporter of
the New Canaan Red Cross who died in April, was
honored by New Canaan Board Chairman Rodgers Harper,
who said, “Tom was a committed supporter and a very
dear friend of the New Canaan Red Cross and his
passing has been deeply felt by the entire Red Cross
community.”
Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele and his wife, Carol,
attended the event to show their support for the Red
Cross and the work it does in Connecticut. They
visited with attendees during the cocktail reception
and silent auction.
“The Red Cross is very grateful to all the gala
sponsors, auction donors, attendees, staff and
volunteers,” said Stacey Hafen, executive director
of the New Canaan Red Cross. “The evening was a huge
success, raising the much-needed funds that help the
chapters to fulfill their mission. This generous
outpouring of support allows the Red Cross to
continue to provide valuable services such as blood
drives, disaster preparedness and response, support
for the elderly and disabled, as well as health and
safety training, among other services.”
Information on attending, sponsoring or volunteering
for next year’s gala is available from Diane
Castrovinci at 966-1663.
From the New Canaan
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