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High School Students Join Atria Darien For Breast Cancer Fundraiser

DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School students joined residents at Atria Darien Assisted Living on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for a "Pretty in Pink" fashion show in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The team of Atria Darien and Helen Ainson fashions pose after the event.

The team of Atria Darien and Helen Ainson fashions pose after the event.

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Helen Ainson Darien owner Erica Jensen meets Mallie Massarro.

Helen Ainson Darien owner Erica Jensen meets Mallie Massarro.

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JoAnn Panella from Atria Darien talks to the audience.

JoAnn Panella from Atria Darien talks to the audience.

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Darien High School students joined residents of Atria Darien Assisted Living at the Pretty in Pink fashion show on Oct. 14.

Darien High School students joined residents of Atria Darien Assisted Living at the Pretty in Pink fashion show on Oct. 14.

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Atria Darien Assisted Living residents were escorted at the Pretty in Pink fashion show by Darien High School students.

Atria Darien Assisted Living residents were escorted at the Pretty in Pink fashion show by Darien High School students.

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A Darien High School student is flanked by two Atria Darien Assisted Living residents at the Oct. 14 Pretty in Pink fashion show.

A Darien High School student is flanked by two Atria Darien Assisted Living residents at the Oct. 14 Pretty in Pink fashion show.

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Darien High School students served as escorts for Atria Darien Assisted Living residents at the Oct. 14 Pretty in Pink fundraiser.

Darien High School students served as escorts for Atria Darien Assisted Living residents at the Oct. 14 Pretty in Pink fundraiser.

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A woman dressed in pink gets escorted by a Darien High student during the Pretty in Pink fashion show, a fundraiser for the Women's Breast Center at Stamford Hospital.

A woman dressed in pink gets escorted by a Darien High student during the Pretty in Pink fashion show, a fundraiser for the Women's Breast Center at Stamford Hospital.

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Darien High School students served as escorts for Atria Darien Assisted Living residents during the Oct. 14 Pretty In Pink fundraiser at Atria Darien.

Darien High School students served as escorts for Atria Darien Assisted Living residents during the Oct. 14 Pretty In Pink fundraiser at Atria Darien.

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The Oct. 14 Pretty in Pink fundraiser and fashion show featured Darien High School students serving as escorts for Atria Darien Assisted Living residents.

The Oct. 14 Pretty in Pink fundraiser and fashion show featured Darien High School students serving as escorts for Atria Darien Assisted Living residents.

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Michelle Palazzo manager of Patient Services and Operations at the Bennett Cancer Center, thanked everyone for making the event a success.

Michelle Palazzo manager of Patient Services and Operations at the Bennett Cancer Center, thanked everyone for making the event a success.

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Tom Renner

The Helen Ainson Darien clothing store's staff organized the fashion show, joining with Darien students and Atria residents and staff.

WinePort offered wine and guests enjoyed appetizers and other delectables prepared by the Atria staff. Darien Toy Box was also an event sponsor. 

Proceeds from the benefit went to the Women’s Breast Center at Stamford Hospital.  

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