#MikeyStrong: $165,00 Raised For Norwalk Boy Fighting Stage 4 Cancer
NORWALK, Conn. -- More than $165,000 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe site launched last week for a Norwalk boy battling cancer.
Earlier this month, Michael Schneider was diagnosed with Metastatic Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system growing in his adrenal gland.
In an effort to aid the family, Heidi Rieger LaFreniere launched the fundraiser.
"People who know him will tell you that he is one of the most fun-loving, goofy, polite, caring, smart, athletic and tough kids that they know," she wrote.
"Mikey will fight. He is the true definition of a…
Bridgeport Lottery Winner Was Gifted $1,000,000 Ticket For Holidays
David Sanchez of Bridgeport's holiday gift from an employee won him millions.
After being gifted a CT Super Draw ticket, Sanchez realized he was the winner.
HIs ticket number – 193232 – proved to be an exact match to the Jan. 1, 2018, $1,000,000 top prize winning ticket.
“We found out the ticket was a winner on Jan. 3, and had kept it on our fridge,” said Sanchez, whose ticket was purchased at Snaxx Plus in Stratford.
“It took us a couple minutes to check it out”
In fact, Sanchez’ wife called their son for an extra set of eyes.
“We woke up our son—to come check the ticket,” Sanchez de…
Melissa Wojtowicz Of Bethel, 31, Remembered As Free Spirit
BETHEL, Conn. -- Melissa Wojtowicz of Bethel died on Jan. 16, her parents and family by her side. She was 31.
She was born March 9, 1986. She was a free spirit and embraced life.
She attended Bethel High School, graduating in 2004 and later attended Briarwood College, graduating in 2009.
She dedicated her life to helping others and as an organ donor will continue to live on through others.
Melissa is survived by her parents, Debra and Daniel Wojtowicz; grandfather, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life will be held at a date an…
