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Joe Isidori, Lorraine Bracco, Roman
Isidori, Louise Altese-Isidori
Photography: Rob Rich/Society
Allure
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On Thursday, August 7, 2025, more
than 100 guests gathered on the
picturesque Amalfi Terrace at Arthur
& Sons in Bridgehampton, NY, for
the Speak Up and Speak Loud luncheon
hosted by Louise & Joe Isidori in
support of H.O.W. – Hearing the
Ovarian Cancer Whisper.
The event was held in honor of
Louise, who is courageously fighting
stage 4B ovarian cancer and is
currently in remission. Louise’s
powerful message to the crowd was to
“Speak Up and Speak Loud”—raising
awareness, inspiring action, and
helping to turn life’s lemons into
limoncello through hope, resilience,
and community support.
The afternoon began with a 12:00 PM
welcome reception and silent
auction, followed by a 1:00 PM lunch
and program. Guests enjoyed a warm
summer gathering filled with
connection, delicious cuisine, and
lively bidding on unique auction
items.
The event was a tremendous success,
raising more than $70,000 to benefit
H.O.W., a nonprofit organization
dedicated to funding breakthrough
ovarian cancer research and
providing financial assistance to
women facing everyday living
expenses while battling the disease.
With heartfelt thanks to sponsors
Arthur & Sons and Pallini,
as well as every guest and donor,
the day celebrated courage,
community, and the determination to
create a future where ovarian cancer
no longer takes lives.
Hearing
the Ovarian Cancer Whisper
(H.O.W.) raises money to
support basic or translational
research in ovarian cancer through
the Jacquie Liggett Research
Fellowship.
Women with ovarian cancer experiencing financial need are
helped through the Jacquie Liggett
Angel Fund. H.O.W. is dedicated to
promoting awareness and recent
advances in ovarian cancer by
presenting educational programs to
women.
H.O.W. also supports medical
students interested in gynecologic
oncology by working with gynecologic
oncologists during their elective
time in medical school through the
Dr. Robert C. Knapp Medical Student
Award. H.O.W. also funds the
screening of underserved and/or
uninsured women for genetic
mutations that increase the risk
of ovarian cancer. www.ovariancancerpbc.org
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