On Saturday, August 3rd, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital will host its 61st Annual Summer Party in the fields at Wickapogue Road and Old Town Road, Southampton. The Annual Summer Party is a landmark event in the Hamptons and this year benefits the Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department. The summer soiree will offer a fun, memorable night beginning at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by an elegant dinner at 7:30 p.m. Once dinner concludes, guests will be invited to dance to the eighteen-piece Groove Society band. All proceeds raised from this year’s event will help to sustain Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Emergency Department, which is open 24/7 year-round for residents as well as visitors and summer guests. The Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department is South Fork’s only emergency care facility, treating more than 25,000 people annually.
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The renowned Annual Summer Party is the largest fundraising event in the Hamptons and has raised an impressive $1.5M+ in 2018 and $100M+ over the past 60 years in support of the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
The party will be emceed by Chuck Scarborough and attended by the who’s who of Southampton. Guests will include: Marigay McKee & Bill Ford, Audrey & Martin Gruss, Jenny & John Paulson, Margo & James Nederlander and Bridget Moynahan.
Red carpet designers, Sachin & Babi, are the Fashion Chairs this year and will be attending the event. Sachin & Babi are well known for their celebrity clients who include Michelle Obama, Octavia Spencer, Mindy Kaling, Brooke Shields, Patricia Clarkson and many other leading ladies.
Honorary Chairs for the event are Georgina Bloomberg and Stanley & Fiona Druckenmiller, Junior Chairs are Michael Lorber, Jackie Sharioff, Elizabeth Shafiroff, Caitlin Diebold, and Vanessa Gordon. Medical Chairs are Dr. Charles & Diane Guida and Dr. John & Alessandra Hubbell and the Corporate Chair is Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Dinner and décor are being overseen by celebrity event planner, Lawrence Scott. This year Scott will be interpreting the party’s theme of ‘The Colors of Summer’ in fun and surprising decorative designs.
During the cocktail hour, Hamptons Lemonade and Hamptontinis will be served along side top shelf wines and cocktails; and a new local brand, Montaukila will be serving its 100 percent agave azul tequila.
Commenting Co-Chair Cindy Willis, says: “Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, including its year-round, 24/7 Emergency Department and all its specialties, is a vital resource for the whole East End community. I am delighted to once again chair this important event which directly impacts the health and wellbeing of everyone who lives or visits the Hamptons.”
Laura Lofaro Freeman, Co-Chair adds, “The ability to be seen quickly by highly trained physicians can make the difference between life and death, a good outcome or a bad one, in acute medical situations. Having a Trauma Level 3 Emergency Room on the East End is literally vital to anyone who resides or holidays out here. It’s an honor to support the hospital by chairing this event. This will be a wonderful party for a very worthy cause.”
This year’s honorees are Martin & Jean Shafiroff, both longtime supporters of the hospital. Commenting Jean Shafiroff says, “It’s essential that the towns and villages of the East End have access to first class healthcare which is why my husband and I are dedicated to supporting the hospital in its endeavor to bring the best and latest in medicine to our communities. It’s a great honor for both of us to receive this award and we in turn, wish to thank everyone at the hospital for all they do for this community.”
The summer soiree will offer a fun, memorable night beginning at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by an elegant dinner at 7:30 p.m. Once dinner concludes, guests will be invited to dance to the eighteen-piece Groove Society band.
All proceeds raised from this year’s event will help to sustain Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Emergency Department, which is open 24/7 year-round for residents as well as visitors and summer guests. The Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department is South Fork’s only emergency care facility, treating more than 25,000 people annually.
For tickets, click HERE.
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