Lee National Denim Day Raises Millions for Breast Cancer Programs Waterbury - On Friday, October 6, Congressman Jim Maloney and the employees in his congressional offices will join with more than 150 employees of towns across the 5th District to help raise awareness and money in the fight against breast cancer by wearing denim to work. A We cannot afford to lose another wife, mother, sister, or daughter to this disease. I have been working hard in Congress to secure funding for breast cancer treatment, screening, and research to make that a reality.
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women.
Congressman Maloney wrote to all the towns in the 5th District encouraging their participation in Lee National Denim Day. The Komen Foundation has been at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer by advancing research, education, screening and treatment programs. At least ten towns from the 5th District will participate in Lee National Denim Day. Some of these towns have participated for a number of years, others will be joining in for the first time this year. The towns include Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethel, Brookfield, Monroe, Naugatuck, New Fairfield, Redding, Ridgefield, and Seymour.