SEYMOUR, Conn. (October 10, 2024) – In a generous display of community support, Stop & Shop in Ansonia opted to donate a $10,000 selling bonus awarded by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) to an important cause. Rather than keeping the selling bonus, which was earned for the sale of a $1 million winning Powerball ticket, Stop & Shop donated the entire retailer bonus to Seymour Pink, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
The donation was in support of Seymour Pink’s 13th annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K, which took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Seymour, Connecticut. The Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K saw over 2,200 registered runners and walkers participate, joined by an additional 1,000 spectators who cheered from the sidelines. The event, held every year on the first Saturday of October, aims to unite the community in the fight against breast cancer and raise vital funds for research and support programs.
During a special check presentation at the event, representatives from Stop & Shop, CLC, and Seymour Pink came together on stage to celebrate the moment. Pictured (above) during the presentation were (from left to right): Rob Kelly, CT Lottery; Mary Deming, Seymour Pink; and Rachel Enama, Stop & Shop. CLC President and CEO, Frank Suarez, expressed pride in the partnership, stating, “We are honored to stand with Stop & Shop in support of vital community initiatives such as Seymour Pink. The CT Lottery is proud to assist our retail partners in supporting their communities.”
About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation:
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency with the mission to generate revenue for Connecticut consistent with the highest standards of good public policy and social responsibility. In fiscal year 2023, Lottery players won more than $1 billion in prize money and Lottery Retailers earned $88 million in commissions. At the same time, the CLC provided $404 million to support the valuable services and programs funded by the state’s General Fund including public health, libraries, public safety, education and more. Since the Lottery began in 1972, its contributions to the General Fund have exceeded $11 billion.
The CLC reminds the public that Lottery purchasers must be 18 or older, and players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. For information about the CT Lottery, stop by any CT Lottery retailer, visit CTLOTTERY.ORG, join us on Facebook (facebook.com/ctlottery), Instagram (Instagram.com/ctlottery), X (twitter.com/ctlottery), or call (860) 713-2700.
About Stop & Shop:
Stop & Shop is a leading regional grocery chain with a strong commitment to the communities it serves, focusing on charitable initiatives that make a difference in the lives of its customers. Stop & Shop operates more than 400 stores throughout New York, New England and New Jersey with the help of 60,000 dedicated associates.
About Seymour Pink:
Founded in 2009, Seymour Pink is a nonprofit organization based in Seymour, Connecticut, devoted to raising awareness, supporting research, and providing hope for those affected by breast cancer. To date, through their fundraising efforts, they have raised over $3 million in the fight against breast cancer. They have made substantial donations to local hospitals, such as Yale’s Smilow Cancer Institute and Hewitt’s Breast Cancer center at Griffin Hospital.