The Ellen Hermanson Foundation held a kick-off cocktail reception at Sequin in Southampton for the forthcoming Summer Solstice Event, taking place on June 21.
Guests enjoyed drinks served by the white clad wait staff while the Foundations chairs and hosts including Legendary TV journalist Chuck Scarborough welcomed one of their two honorees – Jean Shafiroff, (Philanthropist, Leader, Volunteer, Socialite) while Robert Chaloner, the second honoree (President and CEO of Southampton Hospital) was not able to attend.
Foundation founders Julie Ratner and Emily Levin were among the crowd of 150 guests who spent the evening browsing a collection of Zodiac inspired jewelry, before the group paused for speeches.
Summer Solstice Event Host, Chuck Scarborough spoke about how important The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center is to the community and his sister’s unsuccessful fight against breast cancer and how hard it was to lose her.
Honoree Jean Shafiroff then spoke a few words on how her mother and grandmother had both been affected by the disease, and touched upon the Summer Solstice event on June 21 where Robert Chaloner is also being honored for his massive achievement of transforming Southampton Hospital with The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center.
Jean also mentioned her wish to honor Julie Ratner for her important work in the field through the Foundation.
And Linda Renk, co-owner of Sequin spoke about her mother who is a survivor and how they are donating 20% of their proceeds from the evening’s sales to the foundation.
Guests in attendance included: Board Members Cathy Tweedy, Hope Klein Langer and Ann Ciardullo, Cheryl Dovenberg of Sequin, John Awe, Linda B. Shapiro, Paola Bacchini, Leif Bringslimark, Jeffrey Brodersen, Edward Callaghan, David Colelli, Liz Derringer, John D’Orazio, Katlean de Monchy, Victor de Souza, Lee Fryd, David German, Linda German, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Regina Kravitz, Ted Kruckel, Larry Langer, Joy Marks, Mark and Liza Masone, owner of Flowers by Topaz, Tara Mulrooney, Nicole Noonan, Lauren Roberts, Leesa Rowland, Randi Schatz, Martin Shafiroff, Judy Sleed, Marguerite Smith, and Jodie Weber.
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Pictured: Jean Shafiroff, Chuck Scarborough, Julie Ratner, Lee Fryd