Saint Francis Represented at CT Breast Health Initiative Race in the Park
May 12, 2025Categories: Events
Saint Francis Hospital was well represented at the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative’s (CT BHI) annual Race in the Park held on Mother’s Day weekend at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park. Valerie Powell-Stafford, MHSA, FACHE, President, Hartford Market, served as an honorary co-chair of the event, and the team from the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center was on hand with an informational table and as race participants.
Valerie Powell-Stafford, MHSA, FACHE, President, Hartford Market (left) served as honorary co-chair of the 2025 CT BHI Race in the Park. Colleagues from the Comprehensive Women's Health Center at Saint Francis were on hand to provide education and support race participants.
The Race in the Park has become the largest fundraiser in the state to support cutting-edge breast cancer research, with 100 percent of the funds raised remaining in Connecticut, providing support for research and education initiatives across the state. Since the Race in the Park began two decades ago, more than $4.6 million has been raised and 113 grants have been provided.
The Race in the Park offers a 5K run, a 4K/1 mile walk, and two Kids’ Fun Runs, along with food trucks, a silent auction and raffle, merchandise tent, and informational and educational tables.
“We are so grateful for CT BHI and their dedication to providing equitable and accessible care across our state,” said Powell-Stafford, who joined other health care leaders from around the state as honorary co-chairs for the 2025 race. “Saint Francis is proud to partner with CT BHI in the fight against breast cancer, and we are thankful for their contributions that help us provide the very best care to the communities we are blessed to serve.”