20 Hartford Business Journal • December 4, 2017 • www.HartfordBusiness.com
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American Cancer Society's
'A Taste of Hope' raises
$190,000 in Greater Hartford
Over 100 guests attended the American
Cancer Society's A Taste of Hope, an evening
of wine tasting and food pairings that raised
nearly $190,000. The event, presented by
United Technologies Corp. Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Gregory J. Hayes, was the
first of its kind in Greater Hartford benefiting
the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer
Society. Pictured (from left) are: Joe Barbetta,
local board chair, American Cancer Society;
Gregory J. Hayes, chairman and CEO, United
Technologies Corp.; and Wendy Matthews,
executive director, American Cancer Society.
Hoffman Auto Group presents Hartford
Youth Scholars with a new van
The Hoffman Auto Group recently donated a van to the Hartford Youth
Scholars high school preparatory program. The van will provide scholars
transportation to and from academic and other events.
Andrea Obston Marketing
Communications celebrates
35 years
Andrea Obston Marketing Communications
celebrated 35 years in business with a fundraiser
at the home of the Hartford Yard Goats. Clients
and friends of the Bloomfield-based firm
contributed over $1,300 to the UGLY Fund
(Unnecessary Gifts and Luxuries to the Young-
at-Heart). The fund provides elderly clients of
Connecticut Community Care Inc. with gifts to
make their lives more joyful. Pictured (from left)
are: Erica West, Katie Kresic, Andrea Obston,
Jordon Walters and Teresa McCann.
OF NOTE
The Connecticut Italian American Bar Association recently
presented Connecticut Bar Association President Karen
DeMeola with the Italian American Achievement Award at their
annual Honorable Richard M. Marano Heritage & Awards Dinner.
LeadingAge Connecticut recently held its annual meeting and
awards ceremony at The Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Among
those who were honored was William J. Fiocchetta, president
and CEO of Mercy Community Health in West Hartford, who
received the Distinguished Service Award.
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