Gracelyn Cronk of Walton won first place in this year’s UHS Delaware Valley Hospital cutest baby contest. Gracelyn is the daughter of Shannon Hitt.  There were 71 entries of babies 2 years old and younger, according to a media release from the hospital received by CNY News.

Beckett, son of Kelly and Cassandra DaBrescia-McGraw, came in second. And Lincoln Moody, son of Caitlin and Trevor Moody of Walton, was awarded the third place prize.

Each winning child received a savings account at Wayne Bank. The event raised $1,427. The money will be used for improvements to the hospital.  Kim Sperry won a $100 gift card or an an indoor/outdoor basketball game and Jacob Weissflog took home a $50 gift card.

In addition, the UHS Delaware Valley Hospital offered blood pressure screening, COVID vaccines, information on how to use the patient portal MyChart, and information on the importance of physical activity as part of the annual promotion.  UHS Delaware Valley Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Walton.