Big Y Gives Donation to JMMC

Stafford Springs, CT - For the fourth consecutive year, Johnson Memorial Medical Center (JMMC) has received a portion of the funds raised by the Big Y through their “Partners of Hope” October initiative. This month long campaign promotes breast cancer screenings, education, and treatment that is so vital for so many people. The $9,000 that JMMC received will help support Johnson Memorial’s Cancer Center.

According to Big Y CEO, Donald D’Amour, “Big Y is committed to promoting breast cancer awareness to our community.  Over the past six years, we’ve made tremendous progress thanks to our customers, vendors, and employees.  In addition, these funds benefit local programs throughout our region.  It is truly a collaborative effort.”  Since 2007, the chain has raised over $1,000,000 for this cause.

JMMC is grateful to Big Y, their employees and their customers for their support of breast cancer programs and education in our area.  These types of donations make it possible for JMMC to offer superior cancer care and treatment to the people of Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

To learn more about your local Johnson Memorial Cancer Center and the 14-chair Karen Davis Krzynowek Infusion Center (KDKIC), please visit www.jmmc.com.

Pictured L – R: Jay Thumar, M.D., Board certified Hematologist & Oncologist, Melanie McElligott, Store Director, Big Y World Class Market, Maria Sierra, Director, Johnson Memorial Hospital Cancer Program, Jeff Hamel, Store Director, Big Y World Class Market, Maria Palomares, Outreach and Patient Advocate, Johnson Memorial Cancer Center, and Lisa DeGray, Director, Development, Johnson Memorial Medical Center.