2016-10-01T00:00:00 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Maritime Chevy donated a portion of all proceeds from vehicle sales during the month of October to the Breast Cancer Alliance! We raised $1,350! The Breast Cancer Alliance strives to improve the survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, they invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.The Breast Cancer Alliance has been awarded over $20 million in grants since inception. Their primary fundraiser, an annual luncheon and fashion show, co-sponsored by Richards of Greenwich/Mitchells of Westport is a major charitable event attended by nearly 1,000 contributors. A prestigious roster of businesses and private foundations provides generous financial support. Their stellar performance in fundraising allows the Breast Cancer Alliance to provide increasingly large sums to support vital, cutting-edge breast cancer research each year and to expand their educational programs.
St. Vincent's Swim Across The Sound Foundation
June 20- July 20, 2016 Maritime Chevrolet donated a portion of all sales (over $2,000!) from June 20-July 22 in support of Officer Thomas Gorton and the Fairfield Police Department making the 15.5mi swim during St. Vincent's SWIM Across the Sound Marathon! Vincent's SWIM Across the Sound is a charitable, grass roots organization run by St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation. Since 1987, the SWIM has a unique niche, providing cancer education, screening, and prevention programs at low- or no-cost for the underinsured and uninsured. In addition, the SWIM helps individual cancer patients on a case-by-case basis with specific needs, such as the funding of wigs and prostheses, medication assistance, free transportation to treatments and appointments, day-care scholarships and support groups. The SWIM does not support research. The SWIM's mission is to:•Break down barriers to access for cancer screening and prevention programs Provide education on minimizing risks for cancer Provide assistance to cancer patients with services that traditional health insurance will not cover.•Help individual cancer patients and their families on a case-by-case basis with specific needs, so that patients can concentrate on feeling better and family members can concentrate on caring for their loved ones.Opens in a new window