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The Ellen Hermanson Foundation Presents the 2014 Summer Solstice

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation was established in 1997 to honor the memory of Ellen Hermanson and carry on the important work to which she devoted so much of her time and energy. An activist and an advocate, Ellen channeled her journalistic talents to become a forceful voice for breast cancer patients and their families. She educated her readers about the importance of early detection, the challenges of living with breast cancer, the very real, but little-discussed or understood, issue of pain management, and the debilitating effects of breast cancer on the entire family.


In 2008, the foundation pledged $500,000 to fund the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital that opened in 2009 transforming the medical landscape of the East End by providing access to state-of-the-art quality care to the local community. The foundation is unique in its commitment to helping breast cancer patients and their families cope with the changing nature of the physical and emotional aspects of o breast cancer by focusing on educational outreach and psychosocial support.


The event will honor Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, humanitarian, and advocate for health and wellness, Robert Chaloner, President and CEO of Southampton Hospital. 

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The champagne reception will be held for all guests who purchase a ticket to the Summer Solstice event at a value of $750 or above. Valet parking will be available at both events, which are a five-minute drive from each other. Tickets start at $175 for juniors under 30. For all other friends and supporters, tickets range between $300 and $2,500 for a benefactor ticket. Please visit http://shop.ellensrun.org/product_p/party-ticket.htm for specific details. 


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