More than 4,500 walkers, runners, and riders took to the streets of downtown Stamford raising a record $900,000, and counting, for the 15th annual Hope in Motion — Walk, Run & Ride. Ashforth is the founding and presenting sponsor. The event held June 6 on National Cancer Survivors Day®, raises vital funds for local cancer programs and services offered at Stamford Hospital’s Bennett Cancer Center, and honors those whose lives have been touched by the disease. 

This year’s record total surpasses 2009’s final tally of $830,000. Event organizers are optimistic that the goal of $1 million can be reached by the September 30 donation deadline.  Ashforth’s 30-member team of employees and their family and friends helped raise $8,164 to date.

“Reaching our million dollar goal for our 15th anniversary is within reach, demonstrating just how much of an impact cancer has on our community,” stated Elizabeth Manfredo, Director of Cancer Services.  “Every dollar donated to Hope in Motion makes a difference in the lives of local cancer patients. Donations to this event provide a number of supportive services at no cost to our patients.  These include psychological and nutritional counseling, support groups, Integrative Medicine and Survivorship programs, to name a few. In addition, Nurse Navigators are funded to guide patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment and post-treatment care.  We are overjoyed with the success of this year’s event, and thank everyone who participated for making it such a wonderful day.”

Donations are accepted until September 30. Donate at www.hope-in-motion.org or Text “HIM” to 20222 to make a $10 gift.

The date for the 16th anniversary event is Sunday, June 5, 2011.