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"They don't have an example to show them that it's important to study, that you can educate your way out of poverty," shared host Katrina Peebles.

"The fundraising has grown every single year since under her leadership," shared Chuck Scarborough about Shafiroff.

"It's a celebration of generations of love because a cancer diagnosis impacts the entire family - including grandparents," explained Caitlin McFeely.

"Folks that come to the Gala can enjoy meeting live owls up close, dance to fantastic music by Souled Out band, savor amazing food by Dockers Waterside, and wine, beer, and cocktails," shared Marisa Nelson.

"The Midsummer Party has always been more a party than a fundraiser," said Parrish Art Museum Director Terrie Sultan.

"At just $30 for an evening of local wine and seafood to support drinkable, swimamble, and fishable water, A Toast to Our Bays is one of the best deals in the Hamptons this summer," shared Sean O'Neill.

"The way things are looking now, we have to work harder to ensure the arts and creativity and dreams are in the lives of our youth and communities," Simmons told Hamptons.com.

"I couldn't stop smiling when I was asked to serve as the Honorary Chair of the Hamptons Tea Dance this year," said Edie Windsor.

"It's the old fashioned nostalgia that we all grew up with, which we love to see continue," SFAH Board President and Chairman of this year's Picnic, Kirsten Solsvig Galef, shared.

"Ask anyone who was at last year's gala — I think you'll hear that it's one of the most fun nights in the Hamptons," said Tracy Mitchell.