Auction for Ride in Pink Police Maserati

Westport residents and neighbors in nearby communities can win a ride to school or work in a 2017 Pink Police Maserati Levante in October 2017 through an online auction in support American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Online bidding began at $100 and is in $50 increments. 100% of the winning bid will go to the American Cancer Society. The auction is at https://www.32auctions.com/pinkmaserati

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Maserati of Westport, part of Miller Motorcars, has partnered with the Westport Police Department to spread awareness about breast cancer prevention and treatment by co-branding a 2017 Maserati Levante SUV. In addition, both Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas and Maserati General Manager Tim Coughlin are participating in the Society’s Real Men Wear Pink program during the month of October. For more information, contact John.Brannelly@cancer.org or call 203-563-1519.

“This is a great way to show your support of breast cancer awareness and share that with four of your children or grandchildren,” stated John Brannelly, Director of Major Gifts for the Society. “Fun trip for up to four people. Might be a nice way for some to reward some Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Little League or cheer team,” Brannelly added.

As the world’s largest voluntary health organization, the American Cancer Society’s efforts have contributed to a 35 percent drop in breast cancer death rates since 1990. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, and is the most commonly diagnosed among women, after skin cancer. This year an estimated 246,000 women will be newly diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States, including over 3,200 Connecticut residents.

Thanks to the generosity of American Cancer Society donors, the Society has invested more than $4.5 billion in research since 1946 that has helped with the research and training of health professionals to investigate the causes, prevention, and early detection of cancer, as well as new treatments, cancer survivorship, and end of life support for patients and their families. Currently there are 21 research grants in effect totaling more than $10.3 million in funding at Connecticut institutions.