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CT BHI will hold their 23rd annual RACE IN THE PARK on May 9th. The day begins with a Survivor Breakfast followed by a 5K, Kids' Fun Run and 4K/1Mile Walk. We will also have Build in the Park by Home Depot, food trucks, raffle, merchandise tent, beer garden and much more! We are looking for help in planning the event as well as volunteer on RACE day. Help in planning the event includes helping to get sponsors, auction/raffle donations, kids events, Survivor Breakfast, PR etc... For questions please contact Maura Raeburn at: maura@ctbhi.org Help on RACE Day includes helping with registration, course monitors, kids events, Survivor Breakfast, auction/raffle & merchandise tent etc.. For questions please contact: volunteers@ctbhi.org If you would like to help out you can register to volunteer at: https://2026ctraceinthepark.my-trs.com/

Come join the Southington Land Conservation Trust and KinderWild Nature-Based Play & Learning to learn about how kids can help the Earth and join us as we clean up the pond and surrounding area at Panthorn Park. Bring gloves, a bucket or repurposed bag, and grabbers if you have them. We'll have a limited supply to lend out as well.We'll meet in the clearing just over the bridge by the pond. Look for a blue tarp! Any questions, feel free to reach out: kinderwildct@gmail.com OR alissa@southingtonlandtrust.orgWhere: Panthorn Park, 485 Burritt St. Plantsville, CT When: Saturday, April 25th, 10:30-11:30 am Who: Open to families with children kids aged 3-10 Cost: FREE, but registration required. https://forms.gle/eFbHj3cBrMooShyg9To learn more about KinderWild, check out their website! https://www.kinderwildct.com

Join us at near the Quinnipiac River to clean up this boat launch area for Earth Day with the SLCT. Bring gloves, grabbers if you have them, water, and a bucket or re-used bag to collect the litter. Wear good shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or wet. Bring your family and friends - this event is open to everyone! Reach out to info@southingtonlandtrust.org with any questions.

The position supports nursing unit staff by assisting with non-urgent patient needs that do not require hands-on care. The role includes checking in with the charge nurse upon arrival, reviewing assignments, and rounding on patients to ensure comfort and address basic needs. Responsibilities include responding to non-urgent call bells, communicating patient requests to nursing staff, and directing urgent or care-related needs to the appropriate clinical team. Volunteers also provide ancillary support by delivering blankets or pillows, retrieving personal items, ensuring call bells are within reach, and helping organize patient belongings when requested. Additional duties may include restocking linen carts, assisting with linen and laundry rotation, answering phones, and relaying accurate messages to staff. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff, as well as the ability to follow directions, work independently after training, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Volunteers must follow hospital policies, including infection prevention guidelines, and complete required orientation and unit-based training to ensure safe and s

The position supports nursing unit staff by assisting with non-urgent patient needs that do not require hands-on care. The role includes checking in with the charge nurse upon arrival, reviewing assignments, and rounding on patients to ensure comfort and address basic needs. Responsibilities include responding to non-urgent call bells, communicating patient requests to nursing staff, and directing urgent or care-related needs to the appropriate clinical team. Volunteers also provide ancillary support by delivering blankets or pillows, retrieving personal items, ensuring call bells are within reach, and helping organize patient belongings when requested. Additional duties may include restocking linen carts, assisting with linen and laundry rotation, answering phones, and relaying accurate messages to staff. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff, as well as the ability to follow directions, work independently after training, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Volunteers must follow hospital policies, including infection prevention guidelines, and complete required orientation and unit-based training to ensure safe and s

We have open positions on our Board of Directors. We have 11 meetings a year, a once a month commitment. Being part of the Board includes being committed and dedicated to our mission and to help carry out our mission. A Board member attends monthly Board meetings, volunteers and helps with CT BHI events, is part of at least one committee, helps oversee the organizations financial resources, actively represents and be an advocate for CT BHI in the community etc... If you would like to learn more about being on CT BHI's Board please email Joyce Bray at: jkgbray@yahoo.com

We have openings on our Grant Committee. As a Grant committee member you would help solicit request for proposals (RFPs) from around the state for breast cancer research projects, read proposals, make recommendations to the Board based on our criteria and budget, helps plans our grants awards event (SMARTY PARTY). Our committee consists of educators, survivors, physicians, nurses, other volunteers etc.. If you have questions about being part of our Grant Committee you can email: Marchelle Pendleton - grants@ctbhi.org

Fortunately there are 4 million women living with breast cancer today!              Unfortunately there are 4 million women living with breast cancer today! The CT Breast Health Initiative is a statewide non profit committed to raising funds for Connecticut breast cancer research.  We know research is the answer to cancer! 100% of the monies raised in Connecticut stays in Connecticut. The organization relies on many volunteers to make a difference locally in the fight against breast cancer. These are our opportunities: 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS - rewarding positions giving direction to our mission.  11 meetings, once a month commitment. 2.  GRANTS Committee - Solicits RFPs from around the state for breast cancer research projects, reads proposals, makes recommendations to the Board based on our criteria and budget, plans grant awards event. (SMARTY PARTY) Committee consists of educators, survivors, physicians, nurses, other volunteers, etc. 4. CT RACE IN THE PARK: the largest and most visible fundraiser. Volunteers needed for Sponsors, Volunteer Management, Kids events, Merchandise sales, Auction/Raffle, Survivor Breakfast, PR, etc. 5. PAR TEA:  volunteers need for planning and implementing a 9 hole all female golf tournament fundraiser followed by Afternoon Tea with a known speaker.  6. EVENTS:  solicit outside organizations to fundraise for CT BHI and to liaison with  and promote those who reach out to us to fundraise across the state. For the Board positions please contact jkgbray@yahoo.com For other opportunities please contact info@ctbhi.org. 

Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is the fourth largest, free-standing long-term acute care hospital in the U.S. and one of only two in the nation serving both adults and children. Located in New Britain, Hartford, and Hebron, we operate on a not-for-profit basis. We are recognized for advanced care and rehabilitation in pulmonary care, acquired brain injury, medically-complex pediatrics, neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injury, comprehensive heart failure, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. We believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. You and/or your loved ones will receive individualized care where everyone works together in a multidisciplinary approach. Throughout every stage of recovery, both inpatient and outpatient, it is our goal to rebuild your physical, spiritual, and emotional self.