HamletHub and Drink Pink, Think Pink Successfully Raise Money for Ann's Place
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 December 2011 18:47
- Written by Kerry Anne Ducey
HamletHub Co-Sponsors "Drink Pink, Think Pink" and Helps Ann's Place Build New Facility"
On October 26, HamletHub, Kristen Jensen Photography and Bernard’s sponsored the Second Annual Drink Pink, Think Pink event. Thanks to our friends and supporters, the event raised $6,030.00 for Ann’s Place, The Home of I CAN.
Last week, the sponsors presented the proceeds from Drink Pink, Think Pink, to Ann’s Place Executive Director, Wilda Hayes and Director of Development, Lori Zezza. and were privileged to be among the first people to enter the new facility at of Ann’s Place, called “home sweet home”. Located at 80 Saw Mill Road in Danbury, the beautiful new facility radiates tranquility and comfort.
Approximately five years after construction began, Ann’s Place received their Certificate of Occupancy and will now begin the transition to their brand new facility. “The economic downturn slowed us, but did not dampen our resolve to complete this much needed facility for area cancer patients. We now serve an average of 700 clients each month,” explains Zezza.
Ann’s Place, celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year, provides comfort and support- free of charge, to all those touched by cancer. Services including counseling, art therapy, support groups and wellness programs are offered to patients and their loved ones from the time of diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
The beautiful 14,000 square foot building was designed by Doyle-Coffin Architecture. “A large portion of the labor was donated through a coalition of contractors and union trades apprentice labor from across CT and NY,” Zezza. Also a donated was the land upon which Ann's Place sits. "It was built on 4 acres donated by the Woodlands II Group," says Zezza.
“We are now in the final stages of raising funds for the sewer, site work, furnishings, a generator and solar panels,” explains Zezza. Ann’s Place is just $13,000 away from completing a current $125,000 challenge gift. “This will help defray some of the outstanding expenses,” adds Zezza.
To learn more about Ann's Place, The Home of I CAN, or to make a donation, click here.
