On Sunday, June 9th, GOPIO-CT participated in a walkathon at Stamford’s Mill River Park. The funds collected helps cancer patients and their families during their stay at the Stamford Hospital. Funds are also used specifically for patient’s rides to and from treatment, nutrition counseling, acupuncture and other services at no charge to patients at the Bennett Cancer Center.
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin – Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) has been participating to raise funds for Bennett Cancer Center of the Stamford Hospital for several yearsdd.
GOPIO-CT was a sponsor of the event along with other corporations and non-profits. Each individual GOPIO-CT participant also raised funds. This year, GOPIO-CT donated over $5,000. The program was coordinated by GOPIO-CT Board member Anita Mathur.
