Market 32 Fundraising Campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Price Chopper/Market 32 is raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. 
 
During the month of October, customers can round up their change at the checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Price Chopper will match all donations, up to $10,000.
 
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals helps fund life-saving treatments, innovative research, vital medical equipment, and comforting child life services at 170 children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. The following hospitals, local to Price Chopper and Market 32 customers, are part of the network: Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital in Mechanicsville, PA, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla, NY, Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY, The University of Vermont Children's Hospital in Burlington, VT, and Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
 
"We are pleased to join with our customers and teammates to continue to fuel Children's Miracle Network Hospitals as they lead the way in funding life-saving treatments, education, and research, and changing kids' health by providing member hospitals with the critical funding that is needed," said Pam Cerrone, Price Chopper/Market 32's director of community relations.
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Mother Plans Memorial Bench at Clapp Park

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Parks Commission has OK'd a memorial bench for a young man who had many happy memories at Clapp Park. 

"I hate this. I lost my son in December to a fatal overdose, and so I am looking to have a memorial bench installed for him at Clapp Park. He was 23 when he passed," said Sarah DeJesus, through tears. 

"The first half of his life, we lived in that neighborhood … and so we have so many great memories at Clapp Park." 

DeJesus has worked to mitigate health complications from substance use for years as the program manager of Berkshire Harm Reduction. The bench will be placed above the park's splash pad overlooking the area in honor of Premier Ashton DeJesus.

As for cost, DeJesus said she will fund the bench, installation, and associated expenses. 

"I've always thought that the top of the hill could use some seating opportunities, and I think this is a perfect opportunity to sort of honor a young person who Clapp Park was very meaningful to him and to the family," Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath said. 

She and McGrath have selected a durable bench that can be fixed to the concrete, with a plaque on the back. 

DeJesus said her son went to summer camp at the park, movie nights, sledding, played sports there, met friends, and gained independence as a child. 

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