SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In order to continue to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y Supermarkets will be raising funds for 31 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.  

 

In Berkshire County, Berkshire Medical Center's Women's Imaging Center will receive funds.

 

Since 2007, the chain has raised more than $2.7 million dollars for the program, Partners of Hope.

 

Customers can donate directly to Partners of Hope here, or they can purchase a $1 ribbon at each register.

 

"Thousands of women and many men are impacted each year by breast cancer," said Big Y CEO, Charles D'Amour. "With a renewed focus on health and wellness and the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection, we hope that this initiative can not only help save lives but someday lead to better treatments and ultimately a cure."