Yale Eye Center Announces Eighth Annual Benefit Breakfast

Stamford, CT – The Yale Eye Center will host its Eighth Annual Benefit Breakfast on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM at The Italian Center of Stamford. Attendees can support the center’s mission by purchasing individual seats for $150 or tables of eight for $1,000. This year’s event will honor Robert J. Granata, Chairman and CEO of First County Bank, with the prestigious 2024 Person of Vision Award.

“The Breakfast to Benefit the Yale Eye Center is pleased to acknowledge BobGranata for his great community vision,” says Ron Salvatore of the Yale Eye Center Advisory Board.  “He has continually exhibited great compassion and support for Stamford and its residents.”

About Robert J. Granata

Robert J. Granata has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First County Bank since August 2019 after serving 5 years in the role of President and Chief Operating Officer.  He has been instrumental in shaping the success of First County Bank, fostering community ties, and supporting local initiatives.

Bob is very active in the community, currently serving on the Board of Directors of Fairfield County Hospice House, Norwalk Community College Foundation, Ferguson Library Foundation, and the Mill River Park Collaborative along with City of Stamford’s Downtown Special Services District.

About the Yale Eye Center’s Mission

The Yale Eye Center is dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical care, advancing research to discover new treatments for eye diseases, and training future physicians with both scientific expertise and compassionate care.

Visit Yale Eye Center Breakfast, for more event details including sponsorship opportunities or to make a donation.

For more information about the Yale Eye Center contact: Sitwat Atiq –sitwat.atiq@yale.edu.

For more information about Robert Granata and First County Bank, contact Dana Veltri – 203.462.4866, dveltri@firstcountybank.com.