Pat Tarasovic Named as "Woman Making a Difference in the Valley" |
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Patricia Tarasovic
Pat Tarasovic, Director of the Volunteer Center, has been named as one of six
"Women Making a Difference in the Valley" by the
The Valley
Women's Health Initiative. She will receive the award at the 9th Annual Women Making a Difference
in the Valley (WMDIV) Tribute Luncheon and Breast Cancer Fundraiser on Thursday,
October 1, 2009 from 12:00-2:00 pm at the Grassy Hill Lodge in Derby. The
tribute recognizes “outstanding women" who have made positive contributions to
the community and have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of
endeavor, both professional and volunteer. You can read more about some of Pat's
achievements here.
Five other women representing the following communities will be honored this year. They
are: Ann Conroy and Christine Cooper, Seymour; Peggy Marlowe, 6-town Valley
community; Debbie Steckert, Oxford; and Norma Travis,
Ansonia.
The Women’s Health Initiative, Co-Chaired by Kate Cosgrove of Oxford and Dr.
Stephanie Wain of Griffin Hospital, is comprised of members of the community
working toward a common goal of addressing and improving breast cancer
awareness. Proceeds from the Luncheon and Tribute benefit the Griffin
Hospital/Valley Breast Care Fund, established in an effort to ensure that no
person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening
mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer. To date, more than 350 women
have benefited from the program
To become a sponsor for the October fundraiser, to place a congratulatory ad or
purchase a ticket, or to make a donation, call (203)732-7431, email
dgandy@griffinhealth.org.,
or write to Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, CT. 06418, Att: D. Gandy,
Valley Breast Health Care Fund.
