Orthopedic Associates of Hartford Named Finalist for CT ImpaCT Awards
We are excited to announce our nomination as a finalist for the prestigious CT ImpaCT Awards in the Company Making an Impact category. This recognition highlights the exceptional work of our philanthropic initiative, OAH Strides, in the Greater Hartford community.
The 2nd annual ImpaCT Awards, created jointly by FOX61 and United Way, recognizes and honors individuals, groups, and organizations who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment, and/or the education sector in Connecticut. The event’s goal is to raise awareness and resources to benefit the well-being of children, adults, and families in the communities where we live and work. The ImpaCT Awards ceremony and winner announcements will take place on October 25, 2024, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.
The mission of OAH Strides is to empower families and people within the Greater Hartford area to improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being through movement and mobility.
“We are so proud of the work being done by OAH Strides,” said Pietro Memmo, MD, President, Orthopedic Associates of Hartford. “It is incredibly important to us that we support our patients beyond when they come in for treatment, we want them to know how much we care about the quality of life for everyone in our community. “
OAH formed OAH Strides in 2023 as a way to support the community and encourage movement for all. The organization has just entered its second giving cycle with a specific focus for this year on supporting organizations that focus on adaptive movement. This year’s grant recipients include Summit Adaptive, Riverfront Recapture, Achilles International, Hospital for Special Care, New Horizons Village, and Hartford Marathon Foundation.
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“At OAH Strides, we believe in the power of athletics and the arts to unlock confidence, and physical well-being, and deepen connections within our community,” said Kristina Bontempo, Board Chair, OAH Strides. “We are honored to be a finalist for this award and are grateful to our amazing partner organizations for the incredible work they do for our community every day.” As OAH Strides continues to grow its impact, the organization turns its focus on the 2nd Annual OAH Strides 5K/10K Race and 1K Color Run, taking place on Saturday, October 5th at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. This event will be a celebration of community, inclusivity, and the joy of movement!
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