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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Southington brewery hosts ‘Let's Get Buzzed' fundraiser for kids battling cancer
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Volunteers buzzed their hair off in support of kids battling cancer on Sunday during the 'Let's Get Buzzed' event at Kinsmen Brewery in Southington. The event raised money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Family of Chase Kowalski keeps legacy alive with CMAK Foundation 'My son and I just shaved our heads for kids for cancer, he collected how much? About $2,200 for these kids, so it's nice to see a kid doing things for kids,' said Joseph Goldman of Woodbury. Food, raffles, drinks and local vendors were all available to participants and patrons. Over $10,000 were raised leading up to the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
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Greater New Haven Heart walk sees 500 participants
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Hundreds of people took part in the Greater New Haven Heart Walk on Sunday. The Greater New Haven Heart Walk is part of the American Heart Association's national healthy living initiative that offers simple solutions like improving nutrition, physical activity and children's health. Family of Chase Kowalski keeps legacy alive with CMAK Foundation 'It means a lot to me today to see all the people out here being heart healthy, that people are being more an advocate for themselves with heart health, and it's just so important to know what's going on with you to be able to be a survivor,' attendee Laura Terranova said. News 8's Lisa Carberg was in New Haven to emcee the event. Approximately 500 people showed up to walk in support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
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Family of Chase Kowalski keeps legacy alive with CMAK Foundation
SANDY HOOK, Conn. (WTNH) — Chase Kowalski continues to inspire young athletes more than 12 years after he lost his life during the Sandy Hook tragedy. To honor his legacy, the Kowalski family created the CMAK Foundation in his memory. His mother Rebecca and sister Brittany talked with Dennis House on This Week in Connecticut about the CMAK foundation and their big event coming up on May 30. Watch above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
