HAMDEN, Ct. – Register now to join The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation for its third annual fundraising walk in memory of Connecticut news anchor, Denise D’Ascenzo.
The two-mile health walk takes off on Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. on Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus. The event will be held rain or shine, with a walk, pizza truck, snacks, refreshments, children’s activities, pipes and drums players. WFSB-TV 3’s Kara Sundlun and WTNH-TV 8’s Dennis House will emcee the event.
“We are excited to again host this event in honor of Denise’s legacy as one of Connecticut’s longest-serving news anchor, broadcasting on Channel 3 for over 33 years and, just as importantly, as a wonderful human being,” explains Wayne Cooke, Denise’s husband and a member of The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation.”
This year, walkers can register to support The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation or one of the partner charities when they register. They are ALS United CT; Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s; Project Purple; PWS Families United; RSDSA; and Hope in Focus. To register, go to: thedenisefoundation.com. Walk-ins are welcomed on event day. Participants who raise $200 or more will receive a complimentary walk entry, and Awards will be presented to the top fundraisers. Email jody@jbsports.com to learn more about fundraising.
Event sponsors to date include The Jackson Laboratory, American Polyfilm, Hartford Healthcare, and Connecticut Shellfish Company. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, contact John Bysiewicz at john@jbsports.com.
JB Sports LLC, coordinator of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race and the Ion Bank Cheshire Road Race, organizes the event. For more information about the walk, go to jbsports.com or call 203-481-5933.
