News and Current Events
Lighthouse Medical's 2nd Annual Open House - 10/06/2011
According to the Susan G. Komen Organization, Breast Cancer typically strikes women during their most productive years both professionally and personally. In 2011, it is estimated that among women in the United States, there will be 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 57,650 new cases of in situ breast cancer. It is important to note that breast cancer can also strike men, which is rare but in 2011 it is estimated that among men in the United States, there will be 2,140 new cases.
In their continuing effort to support Breast Health Awareness, Lighthouse Medical Equipment, located at 120 South Main Street in Thomaston, is hosting a Breast Health Awareness Open House exclusively at their Women’s Boutique. They will be performing free bra fittings, free form consultations, and providing free breast health literature. All survivors will receive a free gift bag and will be offered Reiki & Reflexology Healing therapies.
Dawn Stanco, Lighthouse Medical Equipment, BOC Certified Mastectomy Fitter and Breast Cancer Survivor, decided to open the Women’s Boutique after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. “I found it very difficult to find bras and other garments that would fit me properly after my surgery. It was very discouraging going into lingerie shops and trying on garments that were not designed to fit my new shape. I was also unable to find a store where I felt comfortable shopping in. So, I designed our Boutique to be a separate element from the main store. It is very discreet and offers a private fitting room.”
“Here in our Boutique you can find after surgery garments, hundreds of different bras, quality forms, awareness jewelry, and even fashion scarves and head wraps. I have hand picked many different styles designed not only for comfort, but style as well. The Boutique is a place you can come to, tell me your story and know that I have been through the same ordeal. And together we can find the perfect fit for you!”
It is important to note that Dawn frequently visits clients at the hospital upon discharge to fit them for after surgery garments. Home fittings are also available for clients who are not feeling well enough to drive. New to the Boutique, they are also offering maternity bras and full figured bras (by special order) to accommodate all women’s breast health needs!
On October 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. please join Dawn and the staff at Lighthouse in their 2nd annual Open House. They will be offering free bra fittings, survivor gift bags, breast health literature, Reiki and Reflexology Healing for Survivors – compliments of Beth Aleksinas, and refreshments by Thomaston’s new bakery – Cutie Pies!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - 09/29/10
As posted in the Thomaston Express: According to the Susan G. Komen Organization, Breast Cancer typically strikes women during their most productive years both professionally and personally. And one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her lifetime. In their continuing effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness, Lighthouse Medical Equipment, located at 120 South Main Street in Thomastaon, is hosting and Open House for all Survivors, friends and families exclusively at their Women's Boutique. They will be performing free mastectomy bra fittings and form consultations. All survivors will also receive a free gift bag.
Dawn Stanco, Lighthouse Medical Equipment, BOC Certified Mastectomy Fitter and Breast Cancer Survivor, decided to open the Women's Boutique after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. "I found it very difficult to find bras and other garments that would fit me properly after my surgery. It was very discouraging going into lingerie shops and trying on garments that were not designed to fit my new shape. I was also unable to find a store where I felt comfortable shopping in. So, I designed our Boutique to be a separate element from the main store. It is very discreet and offers a private fitting room."
"Here in our Boutique you can find after surgery garments, hundreds of different bras, quality forms, and even fashion scarves and head wraps. I have hand picked many different styles designed not only for comfort, but style as well. The Boutique is a place you can come to, tell me your story and know that I have been through the same ordeal. And together we can find the perfect fit for you!"
It is important to note that Dawn frequently visits clients at the hospital upon discharge to fit them for after surgery garments. Home fittings are also available for clients who are not feeling well enough to drive.
On October 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. please join Dawn and the staff at Lighthouse in their 1st annual Open House. They will be offering free fittings, coffee, refreshments and life stories!
Pictured: Dawn Stanco, BOC Certified Mastectomy Fitter and Breast Cancer Survivor.
Relay For Life - 02/25/09
The staff at Lighthouse Medical Equipment will be participating in Thomaston's Relay For Life this summer, June 26th, 2009. The Relay For Life will be held at Thomaston High School. Come join us in the fight against cancer. Even if you cannot make it to the event, you can read information, or donate to the cause by Clicking Here.
Lighthouse Medical Spring Food Drive - 02/16/09
The collection of non-perishable food items continues! Lend a hand to those less fortunate by donating the gift of food. Lighthouse Medical will be collecting more food items throughout the end of winter and into the spring season! If you have anything to donate please stop by our Plymouth showroom and drop off non-perishable items. The current needs are as follows:
Soup, Cereal, Sauce, Jelly, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Coffee, and Cake Mix.
Thank you in advance for your contributions, the Plymouth Community Food Pantry highly appreciates our efforts.
Lighthouse Medical Holiday Food Drive - 12/09/08
Lighthouse Medical Equipment collected non-perishable food and related items for the Plymouth Community Food Pantry in December 2008. Our efforts were a great success. We surpassed our goal and successfully collected the highest amount of donations of any business in town. Due to our contributions many families were with food for the holiday season. We thank anyone who contributed this year and to the hope of who will aid next year as well.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - 10/19/08
Over 1,000 people, including over 75 survivors, turned out Sunday, October 19th for The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield.
Pictured left to right: (Front Row) Royce Thomas, Brianna Stanco, Peggy Divito, Kayla Stanco, Dawn Stanco – Survivor, Kimberly Thomas and Genevieve Thomas. (Back Row): Kate Divito, Robert Thomas, Patricia Clampett, Amy Clampett, Mary Noel, Betsy Daniels – Survivor, and Maria Borges– Survivor.
A team of 15 people from Plymouth’s own Lighthouse Medical Equipment participated in the event to support survivor Dawn Stanco. For more photos Click Here.
Dawn Stanco, a Plymouth resident and Lighthouse Medical’s team leader was one of the top ten participant’s in fundraising. Dawn and her two daughters, Kayla – 9, and Brianna – 6, all wearing pink shirts were all smiles as they finished the three mile walk.
“I am walking for my daughters, sisters, mother, grandmother and all the other girls I know. I am walking to keep hope going for other women that the great medical support I received will be there for them too! If it wasn’t for my wonderful doctors, nurses, and the help of The American Cancer Society, I wouldn’t be here today to see my two beautiful daughters grow up and enjoy my life with them and my fiancée Marc” said Dawn.
“I went this far and I am going to finish.” said Mary Noel, Dawn’s 85 year-old grandmother. Mary stopped to rest a few times but she finished!
More than $78,000 was raised from the Walk. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a non-competitive walk to help fight breast cancer and provide hope to people facing the disease.
“Being here today we are all making a difference” said Theresa Mullin, Community Executive for Development for The American Cancer Society.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the country’s largest and oldest breast cancer walk.