By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Cardio Party Fitness Studios in Southington is hosting its second annual “Walk for a Cure” on Sunday, Oct. 19. This year, the 5-K walk will start at the Southington Volunteer Fire Dept., Engine Co, No. 3 at 35 Clark St., in Milldale. Cardio Party Fitness Studios Owner Sandra Dizenzo said that she decided to host this event last year, because she has been personally affected by cancer. Dizenzo lost both of her parents to the disease. This year’s walk will be dedicated to her parents Ernest Plourde and Debra Plourde, as well as Lena Plourde, Tony Vecchio, Claire DiCenzo and Southington police officer Michael Shanley, who recently passed away. “Michael Shanley was a dear friend,” said Dizenzo. “It’s a cause that’s close to my heart. I dedicate it to those that we lost, but also to anyone who is battling.” Donations will be accepted at the walk and will go directly to the American Cancer Society. Dizenzo said that she is hoping that this year even more people come to the event, so that more money will go towards finding a cure. “It’s good to come together as a community for something bigger than ourselves […]
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Cardio Party Fitness Studios in Southington is hosting its second annual “Walk for a Cure” on Sunday, Oct. 19. This year, the 5-K walk will start at the Southington Volunteer Fire Dept., Engine Co, No. 3 at 35 Clark St., in Milldale. Cardio Party Fitness Studios Owner Sandra Dizenzo said that she decided to host this event last year, because she has been personally affected by cancer. Dizenzo lost both of her parents to the disease. This year’s walk will be dedicated to her parents Ernest Plourde and Debra Plourde, as well as Lena Plourde, Tony Vecchio, Claire DiCenzo and Southington police officer Michael Shanley, who recently passed away. “Michael Shanley was a dear friend,” said Dizenzo. “It’s a cause that’s close to my heart. I dedicate it to those that we lost, but also to anyone who is battling.” Donations will be accepted at the walk and will go directly to the American Cancer Society. Dizenzo said that she is hoping that this year even more people come to the event, so that more money will go towards finding a cure. “It’s good to come together as a community for something bigger than ourselves […]