Fund-Raising Events

Hartford Hospital benefits from many community fund-raising events and enjoys working collaboratively with local businesses, organizations and individuals who want to raise money to support our services.

Upcoming Events:

• 5th Annual "Ride for the Star" Poker Run
  The 5th Annual Ride for the Star Poker Run will take place on Sunday, August 1, 2010. The motorcycle ride will begin at the TSI Harley Davidson location in Ellington, CT. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit Hartford Hospital's Life Star Program. For more information on this event, click here.
• 1st Annual "Car Show for the Star"
  The 1st Annual Car Show for the Star" will take place on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the Institute of Living in Hartford, CT immediately following the 5th Annual Ride for the Star Poker Run and will feature custom cars. Join us for refreshments, music, drawings and prizes. For more information on this event, click here.
• Tribute to Life II
  Join us on August 14, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Newington Arena for a special exhibition featuring special guest skaters Victor Petrenko,1992 Olympic Gold Medalist and Ruslan Goncharov, 2006 Olympic Bronze Ice Dance Medalist. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit Hartford Hospital's Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center. Tickets for the event are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more information, please call 860-665-7825.
• Skip McDermott Memorial Golf Outing
  The 8th Annual golf outing in memory of Skip McDermott will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Blue Fox Run Golf Course in Avon, CT. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit research for Hartford Hospital's Transplant Program.  
• 5th Annual Pink Flamingos Event
  The 5th Annual Pink Flamingos event will be held Thursday, September 30, 2010. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Partnership for Breast Care and "Take the Time" Mobile Mammography at Hartford Hospital. (more)
• 13th Annual Nite of Lite Laughter
  Lite 100.5 and Hartford Hospital are proud to present Lily Tomlin for the 13th Annual Nite of Lite Laughter fundraising event on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Bushnell Theatre in Hartford. Proceeds will support Breast Cancer Programs at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center. Tickets are on sale at the Bushnell Box Office. You may purchase tickets by phone at (860) 987-5900 or online at http://bushnell.org/index.cgi/47536.
• Black & Red - SAVE THE DATE!
  The 20th Annual Black & Red will be held at the Bushnell Theatre, January 29, 2011. Proceeds from the event will benefit Hartford Hospital's Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center. Click here to learn more.

On-Going Fund-Raisers:

• Dr. Caputo's Race for Cancer
  Andrew E. Caputo, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, successfully finished one of the biggest challenges of his life, the La Ruta de los Conquistadores. On Nov. 14, 2007, he participated in the La Ruta de los Conquistadores with some of the best “hard-core” mountain bike racers in the world. The ride was an intense, four-day 221-mile mountain bike race across Costa Rica. His "Race for Cancer" was to raise funds in honor of his wife Allyson who faced one of the biggest challenges in her life, her own battle with ovarian cancer. (more)

Highlights from Past Events:

• Connecticut Challenge
  Team Hartford Hospital joined the race to support Cancer Survivorship in Connecticut on Saturday, July 24th at the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, CT. For more information regarding the Connecticut Challenge visit http://bike.ctchallenge.org.
• Swing for the Cure
  The 6th Annual Swing for the Cure Golf Tournament took place on July 25, 2010 at the Suffield Country Club. The event featured a Golf Tournament and Dinner with proceeds benefitting the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center. 
• Bubba's Blue Jean Open
  Bubba's Blue Jean Open was held at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Monday, July 26, 2010. The proceeds from the event benefitted Hartford Hospital's Transplant Program.
• Chip in for A Cure- ING New England Golf Classic
  Chip in for A Cure- ING New England Golf Classic. The LPGA'S Duramed FUTURES TOUR brought the best young women golfers in the world to Wintonbury Hills Golf Club in Bloomfield, CT from July 12-18. Golfers Cindy LaCrosse of Tampa, Fla., (far left) and Liz Janagelo of West Hartford (far right) visit with Peter and Betty Pescosolido of Manchester at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center on July 15. Both golfers, members of the LPGA DuraMed Futures tour, visited with patients, family members and staff at the cancer center. LaCrosse played in the ING New England Golf Classic at the Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield. The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer center is one of the beneficiaries of the tournament.
• ERRACE
  ERRACE was conducted on Sunday, July 18 at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center-Avon. The event featured a 25, 50 or 100 mile bike ride as well as a 5K Run. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center-Avon.
• 8th Annual Pip Golf Open
  The 8th Annual Pip Golf Open was held on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Tunxis Plantation Golf Course in Farmington, CT. Proceeds from this event benefitted The Henry Low Heart Center-Catheterization Lab and the Oncology Unit on Bliss 5.
• Meriden Rotary Foundation 3rd Annual Motorcycle Megaride
  The 3rd Annual Motorcycle Megaride was held Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Hubbard Park in Meriden. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Dan M. Hunter Memorial Fund.
• Flatbread Company Benefit Night
  The Flatbread Company, located in the Shoppes at Farmington Valley in Canton, held a fundraiser to benefit ERRACE on July 6, from 5-9 p.m. The night featured great food and fun. For more information on ERACE, please visit http://www.errace.org/.
• 1st Annual Pink Glove Dance
  The 1st Annual Pink Glove Dance was held May 14, 2010 at Mt. Carmel. Proceeds benefitted the Partnership for Breast Care.
• Matthew Phillips 10th Annual Cut-A-Thon
  The 10th Annual Cut-a-Thon was held on Sunday, May 2, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Matthew Phillips Salon at 68 LaSalle Road in West Hartford. Haircuts were offered at a reduced rate and all proceeds from the haircuts and raffle tickets will be donated to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center for Breast Cancer Research. The event also featured a silent auction, raffle prizes, music, food and lots of fun!
• Capelli for a Cause!
  Headlines Salon in Hartford, CT will donate all proceeds from their salon services that took place on April 26, 2010 in honor of Maria Macaro and in loving memory of Pina Bonbiorno & Salvatore Fazzina. The charity event will benefit cancer research at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center.
• Chip in for a Cure: 2nd Annual Martini Night 
  The 2nd Annual Martini Night, March 4, 2010, attracted over 200 guests and raised over $15,000 to benefit Hartford Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Breast Cancer Research Programs"
  
• Black & Red
  The 19th annual Black & Red was held at the Bushnell Theatre on January 16, 2010. Over 825 medical, business, and community leaders attended this black-tie affair, raising over $450,000 for Cardiac Surgery at Hartford Hospital. Click here to learn more.
• Paul's & Sandy's Too & Pumpkintown U.S.A.
  Thank you to Paul's & Sandy's Too & Pumpkintown U.S.A. who raised $11,750 through Pumpkintown and Pumpkintown Prom events. Proceeds benefited Hartford Hospital's Partnership for Breast Care.
• 4th Annual Pink Flamingos Event
  The 4th Annual Pink Flamingo Event was held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Pond House Café in West Hartford, CT. It was an evening of fine wines and festive food and included a silent auction. The funds raised benefited the Partnership for Breast Care and “Take the Time” Mobile Mammography at Hartford Hospital. For a list of sponsors please click here.
• Riding for a Reason
  Riding for a Reason event was held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center in Avon, CT.  The event featured a 100, 50, 30 mile cycling tour as well as a 5/10K tour for those wanting to walk or run. Riding for a Reason also featured a wellness festival complete with physical therapists, nutritionists, and massage therapists as well as a raffle with a chance to win a car.
• 12th Annual Nite of Lite Laughter
  Lite 100.5 WRCH and Hartford Hospital were proud to present Joan Rivers, live, for the 12th Annual Nite of Lite Laughter fundraising event on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at The Bushnell in Hartford. Proceeds benefited the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center.
• A Tribute to Life: A Skating Exhibition 
  A Skating Exhibition Celebrating the Lives of the People We Love was held August 15, 2009 at the Newington Arena. The event honored all people affected by cancer. Proceeds benefited the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center.
• 4th Annual Ride for the Star
  This annual Poker Run took place August 16, 2009. The motorcycle ride began at TSI Harley Davidson in Ellington, CT. The event benefited Hartford Hospital’s Life Star Program. 
• Skip McDermott Memorial Golf Outing
  The Annual Golf Outing in Memory of Skip McDermott took place on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Blue Fox Golf Course. The tournament was held in memory of Francis “Skip” McDermott, a 28 year transplant who worked tirelessly for this cause before his death in 2001. The funds raised benefited the Transplant Program for Research at Hartford Hospital, LifeChoice Donor Services, The National Kidney for Transplant Olympic Team, and a scholarship for a deserving high school student pursuing a medical related career.
• Tuscany Grill Fundraiser
  Thank you to The Tuscany Grill in Middletown who donated 50% of their proceeds from their Lobster Menu during the weekend of of July 24, 25, 26, 2009 to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center. The Tuscany Grill is located on 120 College Street in Middletown, CT. If you would like more information on the Tuscany Grill please visit:
  http://www.tuscany-grill.com/.
• Hartford Hospital Cardiology Fundraiser
  On Saturday, June 20th an evening of music & laughter to benefit the Division of Cardiology at Hartford Hospital took place at the Arch Street Tavern, 85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT.  The event featured comedians Angel Rentas, APRN and Jay Sutay, MD as well as the musical talents of the "2nd Shift Band".
• Nicholas' Cross-Country Cycle for Cancer
  On June 27, 2009, Nicholas Caminiti, a 15 year old boy from Farmington, began riding his bicycle across the United States with a group called Apogee Adventures to raise funds for Hartford Hospital’s Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center – Avon, and Allyson Caputo, a young woman who is battling ovarian cancer. Click here to learn more.

• 	Brew for the Blue L-R: Dr. Stuart Kesler, Dr. Andrew Salner, Pat Salner, Kathy Burns, Pam and Joe Vecchiarino

  Brew for the Blue
  The Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program at Hartford Hospital hosted its 1st annual “Brew for the Blue” on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at City Steam Brewery Café in Hartford. Nearly 200 hundred guests attended and enjoyed a festive beer tasting along with an evening of networking that raised over $13,000. The funds raised will help support the outreach education and screening programs that make up part of the Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program. Last year, the Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program provided almost 600 free prostate cancer screening exams to men in need and have reached hundreds of additional men with education and outreach materials. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this wonderful event! Click here for more information on the Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program.
• High Fashion With A Heart
  Hartford Hospital's held its annual fashion show, sponsored by the Henry Low Heart Center, on March 7, 2009. At the show, women learned about heart disease while learning about the latest in fashion, makeup, shoes and style. 

For More Information: 

If you are interested in hosting a community fund-raising event to benefit , please contact the Fund Development Office via email, or call us at 860-545-2161, to request the Community Fund-Raising Proposal form.

Please note: We require at least six weeks notice prior to your event.

We look forward to working with you and making your event a success!