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Worthy of Our Wings Awareness Walk – October 17

Please join Rescue 417 Training Academy tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the Worthy of Our Wings Walk, bringing our community together to raise awareness for two incredibly important causes: Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness. Under the theme “Together, We Stand Strong,” this special event is an opportunity to show our support for survivors, honor those we have lost, and stand together as a community to spread awareness, hope, and encouragement. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Check-In: 9:00 AM Walk Begins: 10:00 AM Location: Bright Giggles Learning Center, 768 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 October is both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this walk serves as a powerful reminder that no…

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Online Support for First Responder Mental Health

MILFORD, Connecticut — The Fairfield County Trauma Response Team is asking the public to support its online silent auction, restaurant raffle and event T-shirt sales after torrential morning rain reduced turnout at its September 13, 2026 fundraiser at Stonebridge Restaurant. Shilelagh Law performed at the restaurant’s Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day celebration, held at the close of the weekend marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The public can now bid on 23 silent auction packages representing nearly $12,000 in donated items, enter 13 restaurant raffle packages or buy an event T-shirt to support the team’s work. Bidding closes Sunday, September 27, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. Restaurant raffle ticket sales close Wednesday, September 30, with the drawing planned for Friday,…

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