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"In addition to helping reduce the stress of travel, it also benefits our therapy dogs," Alicia Ryan reflected. "They enjoy the attention and affection they receive from their visits."

"The Hospital is very lucky to be the beneficiary of this wonderful annual event, and we're excited to see what will be showcased next year," shared Brook Southampton Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Robert S. Chaloner.

"We love feeding people and we love making people happy through food," shared Sheila Barrila.

"ARF is glad we could help where we could, because the island is in disrepair," shared Director of Operations, Michele Forrester.

Christmas trees for those who partake is quite a ritual.

"It is humbling to see how many people turned out," shared Bill Pell.

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"The start of the holidays is always a particularly difficult time for the food insecure so we welcome the continued support of brands like Love The Island willing to help us meet this ongoing challenge," said Robin Amato, Chief Development Officer & Communications Director for LI Cares.

It was your selection of songs to be the soundtrack of your life.

"After the long hospital stays for Kolton, we were aware of just how many families were in the same situation as us and just trying to do their best," James Kappers said about the Ronald McDonald House.