The Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s 2024 Summer Gala

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation held its Summer Gala 2024 fundraising event on Saturday, July 13, at Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club in Bridgehampton. Guests enjoyed oceanside cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the deck, dinner, dancing, and an auction, followed by an after-party beach bonfire and s’mores. 

The foundation honored Dr. Fredric Weinbaum, medical doctor and former Chief Administrative Officer/COO of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, and The Honorable Rebecca A. Seawright, Member of the New York State Assembly whose 3-D screening bill, signed into law, expands access to cancer screenings without cost sharing to include 3-D Mammography. 

The event featured DJ Michael of East End Entertainment, cuisine by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, and Lucas Hunt, President of HUNT Auctioneers and a celebrated American Poet, as the Master of Ceremonies for the live auction. Jean Shafiroff, noted philanthropist and author, was the Gala Chair, along with the Young Professional Committee, Host Committee, and Board of Directors.

This year, funds raised will go toward acquiring a cutting-edge tomosynthesis mammography machine at the center, providing breast screenings and diagnostic procedures, allocating Ellen’s Well micro-grants for transportation and social services, supporting the Phillips Family Cancer Care Summit and paying a licensed clinical social worker, a nurse practitioner, and an oncology nurse patient navigator at Ellen’s Well.

The 29th Annual Ellen’s Run will occur on Sunday, August 18, at 9 AM, rain or shine, at Southampton Intermediate School. Visit Ellenhermanson.org to register for the run.