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Pink Pearl Gala
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Eastern Long Island Hematology-Oncology (Doctors Louis
J. Avvento, Deepali Sharma and Alexander Zuhoski) was a
major sponsor of the Pink Pearl Gala held on March 20 at
East Wind in Wading River. The North Fork Breast Health
Coalition event raised nearly $50,000 for the benefit of
local breast-cancer patients and survivors. Enjoying the
party are Dr. Avvento of ELIHO and Angela Avvento. Behind
them are Neal Cichanowicz and Nurse Practitioner Cindy
Cichanowicz with Lynn Kay Winters, practice administrator. |
Pink Pearl Gala
Raises $50K for Local Breast Cancer
Patients and Survivors
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Wading River –
At the Pink Pearl Gala on Friday, March 20, the North Fork
Breast Health Coalition recognized gastroenterologist Dr.
Joseph M. Duva with the first Pink Pearl Spirit Award.
Despite snow on the first evening of spring, the party
started on schedule at 6 PM with hors d'oeuvres and
cocktails followed by dinner, awards and dancing until 10 PM
in the elegant ballroom at East Wind. About
180 people enjoyed the inaugural event emceed by News 12 LI
Reporter Shari Einhorn. |
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Event Chair Melanie McEvoy estimated that the
event raised nearly $50,000 through tickets, raffles and
sponsorship. Eastern
Long Island Hematology Oncology was a Pearl Sponsor. With
offices in Riverhead and Southampton, the practice includes
Doctors Louis
J. Avvento, Alexander Zuhoski and Deepali
Sharma. Platinum sponsors included the Seafield Center, at
the request of Anita Young, and Tanger Outlets, represented
by Janine Nebons, who accepted the Pink Pearl Corporate
Leadership Award. |
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The gala was named for Pearl Philindas, past
president of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, who
passed away last year. She was honored posthumously with the
first Pink Pearl Community Service Award. Her daughter,
Conny Morazan, accepted the award on her mother’s behalf.
Many of the gala guests not only wore the traditional pink,
but also donned necklaces of pink pearls in Pearl’s honor. |
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Currently led by Susan Ruffini, the
all-volunteer, non-profit organization supports local
breast-cancer patients with programs such as the Helping
Hand grants. Funds raised by the gala will also allow the
group to continue to provide free services such as yoga,
massage therapy, reflexology and support groups to
breast-cancer patients and survivors. |
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www.northforkbreasthealth.org |
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