On Saturday, August 2, nearly 400 supporters gathered under the iconic tents on Wickapogue Road for the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 67th Annual Summer Party. The evening raised more than $1.6 million in support of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and the newly opened Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department.
Themed A Night in Marrakesh, the event transported guests into a Moroccan-inspired setting designed by DeJuan Stroud. A lively cocktail hour opened the celebration, featuring specialty drinks such as The Macklowe’s signature Gold Fashioned and musical entertainment by American Idol alum Christiaan Padavan. Guests enjoyed Moroccan-style décor, henna artistry, and elegant canapés before moving into a dinner curated by Elegant Affairs and paired with wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard. The evening continued with a spirited paddle auction led by celebrity auctioneer Lydia Fenet, followed by desserts and dancing to music by Overdrive.
Kate and Andrew Davis were honored for their generosity and commitment to expanding access to healthcare, while Chair Sarah Wetenhall and Association Chairman James D. Forbes both praised the community’s remarkable enthusiasm and support. Distinguished guests included leaders in philanthropy, fashion, and entertainment such as Fern Mallis, Julie and Billy Macklowe, Jimmy and Margo Nederlander, John Paulson, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, and Captain Kerry Titheradge. Proceeds from the evening will support the Paulson Family Emergency Department and the new Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department, reinforcing the power of community and philanthropy in shaping the future of healthcare on the East End.
The 67th Annual Summer Party highlighted the extraordinary generosity of the East End community and its commitment to advancing local healthcare. To learn more about the Southampton Hospital Foundation and its mission, visit southamptonhospitalfoundation.org.
Images courtesy and by Mark Sagliocco and Jason Lowrie
