Lighting The Night

To the Editor:

The Light the Night Walk recently held at WestConn was a huge success! This nationwide walk raised awareness and research funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Fairfield County. The over 300 walkers raised over $40,000. There were over 20 teams, five from Newtown. They were: Mahalo, Christina Ercole’s Team; Newtown Nightwalkers for Emily, for Emily Montoya; What’s Important Now? and Greg’s Group, in memory of Greg Chion; and the Newtown Middle School’s Interact Club’s Team, Noah’s Night Walkers.

Many Newtowners came to walk including the Newtown High School’s Girls Field Hockey Team who walked with teammate Christina Ercole.

Thank you to A Sign Depot on South Main Street for once again personalizing our banners. Couch’s Deli in Sandy Hook and Madison’s in Shelton donated food, thank you. Poland Springs and Cadbury Schweeps supplied the water, a thank you again.

A special thank you to The Newtown Bee for all the coverage.

Once again, you have proven, “It’s Nicer in Newtown.”

Sincerely,

Ginny Chion

10 Cobblers Mill Road, Sandy Hook                       October 10, 2005