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"It's essential that the towns and villages of the East End have access to world class healthcare," Jean says, "which is why my husband and I are dedicated to supporting the Hospital in its mission to bring the best and latest in medicine to our communities. It's a great honor for both of us to receive this award...

"They really need a community of people that they can count on," Crandall said about Hoops 4 Hope participants.

"We are thrilled to be honoring legendary wildlife veterinarian Dr. William Karesh, who coined the term 'One Health' which recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment," Dr. Scarlett Magda shared.

"The school is such an extraordinary environment for board members as well as students," said Brooke Shields, a board member. "The school teaches you so much about figurative art and the departure of figurative art."

"We all know the rate of breast cancer out here in Long Island is one of the highest in the country," Jean Shafiroff told the room, as she introduced Julie. "And when we think of breast cancer support, we think of Julie Ratner and the Ellen Hermanson Foundation."

"It's the idea of taking an intimate setting and placing it in a public setting to see how does this juxtapose and interact with the surroundings," Johan Bark said about his Patterns installation.

It might be too toasty for an ugly Xmas sweater, but Christmas inspired attire is highly recommended for these Christmas In July bashes.

The intimate gathering also brought out Roddick's wife, Brooklyn Decker, Sailor Brinkley-Cook, and other notable names.

"Maureen's Haven is truly a special place," Dan O'Shea reflected. "We are fortunate to be able to provide these much-needed services, and it is the community that plays a large role in supporting our mission."

"I had just finished training Susan's dogs when, in 1998, she asked me to help with the Shelter dogs," remembered Aimee. "I looked at these 30 something dogs and thought: we have to let them go out, have a good time and get their ya yas out before we can start training them."