JEAN SHAFIROFF HOSTED LE CIRQUE KICK-OFF
LUNCHEON FOR
THE SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL’S SUMMER PARTY
Jean Shafiroff, Chair of Southampton Hospital’s 55th Annual
Summer Party, hosted a kick off luncheon for the annual
fundraiser at Le Cirque on May 9th. Honorary Chair Audrey
Gruss, Southampton Hospital President & CEO Robert S.
Chaloner, Southampton Hospital Foundation President Steven
M. Bernstein, joined Ms. Shafiroff in welcoming nearly 100
supporters of the Hospital to the famed restaurant. This
year’s Summer Party will benefit The Jenny and John Paulson
Emergency Department & The Audrey and Martin Gruss Heart and
Stroke Center.
Master of Ceremonies Chuck Scarborough spoke of the
importance of Southampton Hospital’s presence in the
communities of Long Island’s East End that it serves. Robert
Chaloner expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Hospital’s
Board and staff for the generosity of those attending and
recognized past Summer Party chairs for their successful
fundraising efforts. Jean Shafiroff thanked guests for their
commitment to supporting their hospital, commenting, "The
Hamptons is our home and we depend on Southampton Hospital
to provide excellent care for those in need, particularly in
an emergency.” Audrey Gruss, who, with her husband Martin,
has donated $5 million to the Hospital to create the
Hospital’s new Heart and Stroke Center, emphasized the
importance of receiving timely treatment and the critical
need for such a facility in the Hamptons. She also
introduced the futuristic theme of the August 3rd Summer
Party with news that the Hospital’s partnership with
ArtSouthampton will enable this year’s event to take place
in an air-conditioned tent, with décor designed by Antony
Todd. A number of ArtSouthampton dealers, who will be
exhibiting work prior to the Summer Party, have planned to
donate a portion of the proceeds from sold work to aid the
Hospital in a variety of healthcare initiatives.
Guests included Laura Lofaro Freeman, Amelia Ogunlesi, Avis
Richards,
Lise Evans, Carola Jain, Nick Korniloff, Janna Bullock,
NancyJane Loewy, Andrea Greeven Douzet, and Rolf Heitmeyer.
Tickets for the Southampton Hospital’s 55th Annual Summer
Party can be purchased by contacting Kathy Lucas at
631-726-8700 or via email at
klucas@southamptonhospital.org
For more information please contact Marie Assante,
R. Couri Hay Creative Public Relations,
212-580-0835,
marie@rcourihaycpr.com
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