The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
YOUR NEWS Blondin receives Humanitarian Award
LITCHFIELD — Dr. Nicholas Blondin, a graduate of Litchfield High School, received the Humanitarian Award at the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance 2018 Path of Hope event, which was held Sept. 29 at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. The 5K walk, run and family event raises money and awareness to support brain tumor research and treatment. Blondin, who has worked in private practice in Fairfield, was honorary chairman of this year’s Path of Hope.
The award recognizes a physician who provides compassionate care for patients affected by brain tumors. Blondin was recognized for “his tireless efforts in optimizing and advancing the treatment of brain tumors.”
Blondin is joining the staff at the Smilow Cancer Center in November.
Path of Hope raised about $150,000 for CTBTA, which will go to brain tumor research and patient assistance in Connecticut.
Nearly 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor. The CTBTA is dedicated to providing hope and support to brain tumor patients and caregivers, while advancing brain tumor awareness, quality of care, and brain tumor research.
Joseph M. Piepmeier, of Yale New Haven Hospital and the Smilow Cancer Hospital, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his body of work over 40 years and dedication to the surgical treatment of patients with brain tumors. The event also included presentations of the Courage Award, given to patients who have and continue to fight brain tumors.