New York: 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 the last 16 years. On June 8th, GOPIO-CT participated in a walkathon at Stamford’s Mill River Park. The funds collected help cancer patients and their families during their stay at 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.
Some of the GOPIO-CT walkers at the Finish Line. (Photo courtesy: GOPIO-CT)
GOPIO-CT was a sponsor of the event along with other corporations and nonprofits. Each individual GOPIO-CT participant also raised funds. The chapter has been participating in the event for the last 14 years. This year, GOPIO-CT met more than its goal of raising over $2,500. The program was coordinated by GOPIO-CT Board member Anita Mathur.
