Au Pairs Volunteer at Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion

On Sunday, June 2nd, au pairs from over 6 countries volunteered at the Stamford Hospital Bennett Cancer Center Hope in Motion Walk & Run.

11 au pairs from Au Pair in America volunteered by cheering the walkers and runners on as they made their way through the course. Volunteers held signs of encouragement and rang bells as they cheered people across the finish line. Many of the walkers and runners were cancer survivors or were supporting loved ones who are in treatment or have lost their battle with this deadly disease.

“It was an amazing and touching experience to cheer people on and to see their gratitude,” said Anna Leffringhausen from Germany. “We saw people running with strollers and holding hands. It was so moving to see everyone coming together for such a great cause and I am grateful for the opportunity to support them.”

The Hope in Motion Walk & Run is a powerful and emotional event for participants and volunteers alike. The event celebrates cancer survivors and honors the memories of those we have lost to this horrific disease. The walkers participated in a 3.1 mile course while runners ran in a timed 5K or 10K loop course.

The Bennett Cancer Center is committed to providing the highest level of compassionate care to cancer patients in our community. Proceeds from the Walk & Run go directly to sustain the integrative medicine program, which is free of charge to Bennett Cancer Center patients. Funds raised also go towards their clinical trials program; art therapy program (through the Lauren Fund) and their grateful patient program. These programs are instrumental in supporting patients, family members, co-workers, friends and neighbors when they are at their most vulnerable.

“Community service is a big part of American culture and our au pairs truly embrace it,” said Christine Meek Stamford Community Counselor for Au Pair in America. They were delighted to volunteer their time for such a great cause and were truly inspired by the outpouring of support in the community.”

To learn more about the Au Pair in America program in Stamford, visit Au Pair in America on the web at www.aupairinamerica .com or contact local counselor Christine Meek at (917) 848-0179. To learn more about the Stamford Hospital Bennett Cancer Center’s Hope in Motion, visit http://support.stamfordhospitalfoundation.org

 

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Submitted by Stamford, CT

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