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Chief Chris Ferace, left, and Captain Justin Lussier represented the Putnam Police Dept. and delivered the proceeds from this year’s Pink Patch Project fund-raiser, a spirited annual event that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer, to Kristen Willis, director of Development, Day Kimball Healthcare.
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) recently received a $3,700 donation from the Putnam Police Department’s Pink Patch Project, a fund-raiser created to help support local patients fighting breast cancer.
The Pink Patch Project is an innovative public awareness campaign, championed by law enforcement departments across the U.S., designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support breast cancer research organizations.
This marks the third year that the Putnam Police Department has participated in the Pink Patch Project fund-raiser, in which pink law enforcement patches are sold to the community and proceeds are donated to local cancer centers. The patches are intended to encourage discussion among citizens about the importance of early detection and treatment in the ongoing fight against breast cancer.
Putnam Police officers also replaced their standard shoulder patch with their variation of the Pink Patch throughout the month of October to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.
“The Putnam Police Department is proud to have participated in the Pink Patch Project once again,” said Putnam Police Chief Chris Ferace.
The department’s commitment to raise awareness continues: A pink patch themed police vehicle featuring bright pink – the signature color of the breast cancer movement – can be seen around town.
“The Pink Patch Project has been very well received here in the community and is a unique way for us to draw attention to breast cancer awareness,” said Putnam Police Captain Justin Lussier.
100 percent of proceeds from the Pink Patch Project will go toward the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH which provides financial assistance for cancer-related screening and treatment services to individuals living in northeastern Connecticut who otherwise may not have the financial resources to obtain needed medical attention.
“We are extremely grateful to the Putnam Police for choosing us as their beneficiary for this year’s Pink Patch Project,” said Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Healthcare.
“It’s especially gratifying to see this kind of support in what we know are challenging times for everyone. This generous donation will further our commitment to caring for those in our community diagnosed with cancer and underscores the strength of our partnership with our local law enforcement and the value of collaboration. With a combined effort, we are able to increase breast cancer awareness and get the word out about the importance of prevention and early detection to more people. We also recognize and celebrate our officers for their heroic efforts in keeping our region safe every day, especially this year, as they continue to serve on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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PUTNAM --- Mark A. Light Jr. has joined Centreville Bank as vice president, relationship manager.
As a member of the commercial banking team at Centreville, including its division, Putnam Bank, Light will focus on enhancing existing and building new business relationships in Central and Eastern Connecticut.
President, CEO and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat said: “Commercial banking continues to be an important part of our business, and Mark brings a well-rounded perspective to this position. With an advanced degree in business, military service, and past leadership roles in both retail and commercial banking, Mark can put himself in our customers’ seats in order to develop fine-tuned, productive banking programs.”
Light comes to Centreville Bank with some 16 years of progressive experience in retail, small business, and commercial banking. Most recently, he served as vice president, relationship manager at Berkshire Bank in Willimantic. He also held positions of increasing responsibility at The Savings Institute Bank and Trust, also in Willimantic, and the Savings Bank of Manchester (CT). Light is a U.S. Navy, Gulf War veteran.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Connecticut State University and an MBA, with a concentration in finance, from UConn.
He currently serves as treasurer for Willimantic Renaissance Inc. and is a board member of the QVCC Foundation at Quinebaug Valley Community College. He lives in Coventry with his wife and two children.
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Woodstock
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the Giving Tree
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Town Hall is once again sponsoring the annual Giving Tree to benefit approximately 60 Woodstock senior citizens and veterans in need this holiday season.
Citizens interested in helping their neighbors should stop by the Town Hall lobby and select a tag or two. Tags can also be picked up at any of the Woodstock libraries. Items requested include socks, knit hats, bath towels, washcloths, hand or body lotions, liquid or bar soap, laundry detergent, coffee and tea, puzzle books, toothpaste, shampoo, dish detergent, $10 Walmart gift cards, books of stamps, small flashlights, batteries, blankets and other personal care and household items.
Bring your unwrapped gift to the town hall or any of the Woodstock libraries by Dec. 17. Questions: 860-928-0208 x336.
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Rules & Tips
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Space tip: Since space is at a premium, you'll find extended versions of some stories and the calendar on the Putnam Town Crier online at: www.putnamtowncrier.com.
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