STAMFORD, CT -
After breast cancer, it is possible to see life through
pink-colored
glasses. Kelly Corrigan, the
New York Times
bestselling author of
The Middle Place,
seems to be living proof of this adage. She has battled
and survived breast cancer while watching her father
face a similar struggle with late-stage cancer.
Stamford
Hospital’s Paint the Town Pink
campaign is bringing Corrigan to Stamford for a
special Girls’ Night Out event. A natural storyteller,
Corrigan will share her touching yet humorous personal
tale. In her memoirs, she captures the beat of ordinary
life and
the everyday moments that bind families together.
The evening will
include a video presentation followed by a talk by
Corrigan, Q&A session and book signing. The event also
includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, DJ, photo booth, and
massage therapists.
Girls’ Night Out will be
held on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Bank Street Events,
65 Bank Street in Stamford. The cost is $65 per person
and reservations are required. Please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).
In addition to the
Girls’ Night Out program, there are a variety of
educational and social events planned from late
September through October in Darien, New Canaan and
Stamford. For a complete calendar of events, visit
www.paintthetownpink.org.
“Paint the Town
Pink” is a
community-wide effort that runs throughout the month of
October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Its
goal is to raise awareness for breast cancer-related
issues such as the importance of screenings and early
detection, as well as the treatment and services
available in this area. The campaign is sponsored by
Stamford Hospital in conjunction with organizations
throughout the communities of Darien, New Canaan and
Stamford.
For more information
about Paint the Town Pink,
please call
(203) 276-6143 or log onto
www.paintthetownpink.org