Unstoppable Seniors Raise Record for Stamford Health’s Hope in Motion Walk
Stamford, Conn. – Continuing to set the bar higher, Edgehill residents proudly raised $75,240 for this year’s Hope in Motion Walk. The annual event, held June 8th in Mill River Park, supports the needs of patients at Stamford Health’s Bennett Cancer Center. The residents of Edgehill, Stamford’s premier continuing care retirement community, have raised more than $425,000 since their first walk 11 years ago. The money helps provide patients with practical items like transportation, babysitting costs, emergency loans and meals, as well as comfort services like massage.
“Many of us have firsthand experience with the amazing services at the Bennett Cancer Center, having been with loved ones on their cancer journey,” said Team Edgehill Captain Joan Weisman. “The community, our neighbors, and local businesses are eager to support our effort because they too know how important it is—and how good it feels—to offer care and comfort to patients and their families.”
More than 100 donors, many of whom live or work at Edgehill, contributed to this year’s record amount. The highlight of the fundraising effort was the May 7th Edgeminster Dog Show, which brought in more than $11,000. The show and silent auction featured 17 dogs from the community and a special visit from Stamford Health’s therapy dog. On Sunday, June 8, 18 residents and associates turned out to participate in the three-mile walk. In addition to the team’s efforts, Edgehill was again a sponsor of the Hope in Motion Walk.
About Edgehill
Edgehill is set on the grounds of a historic, Stamford, Connecticut estate once owned by the head of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. As a Lifecare continuing care retirement community operated by Benchmark Senior Living, Edgehill offers an exceptional, maintenance-free lifestyle, a wide variety of premium services and amenities, and a full continuum of on-site healthcare. Edgehill’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation neighborhood has been recognized as a five-star Medicare-rated facility and received accolades from U.S. News & World Report. For more information, please visit edgehillcommunity.com.
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