Due to extreme hurricane weather conditions predicted for Long Island’s East End and mandatory evacuations for coastline areas for much of the tri-state area, our Blue Dream summer gala has been moved to next Sunday, September 4, 2011. Cocktails will begin at 6pm followed by dinner at 7pm.  

For those who RSVP’d for August 27, should re-confirm for September 4 to bluedream@kimisishamptons.org as soon as possible.  We look forward to seeing you at this important event to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation. 

Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons to host Blue Dream Summer Gala to benefit Children’s Tumor Foundation

 
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons announces the Blue Dream, its inaugural gala to benefit both the Children’s Tumor Foundation and its parish building fund.  ABC’s chief political correspondent and anchor of  Good Morning America, George Stephanopoulos will be the honorary Chair, and the event will take place on Sunday, September 4th from 6:00pm-11pm at Sharing Grounds, a private estate in Bridgehampton, New York.

With this event, The Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons continues their philanthropic work, bringing awareness and understanding of neurofibromatosis (NF) to the greater community while generating resources to improve the lives of friends and neighbors on Long Island’s East End.  The Children’s Tumor Foundation, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals with NF.  Seventy percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Tumor Foundation and the remaining thirty percent will go to the construction of the new community complex.

Highlights of the event include food creations by celebrated chef Michael Psilakis at the VIP cocktail party, dinner by Creative Edge Parties, dancing under the stars and celebrity guests. Maria Loi, a renowned Greek Chef, will prepare pastries from different provinces of Greece. Music will be provided by DJ Jus Ske & Yianni Papastefanou & Orchestra.  Dean Vali’s, BOUNCE music and Entertainment Company will coordinate and produce the sound and live entertainment.  Angela Giannopoulos Studio3 is serving as Blue Dream’s event designer/producer.

About The Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons in addition to serving the spiritual, educational, and cultural needs of its congregants has made philanthropy to the broader community among its top priorities. On an ongoing basis, the church supports the Bridgehampton Head Start Program, The Suffolk Perinatal Coalition, Long Island’s Honor Flight Program for our Veterans, Hamptons Health Society, Dominican Sisters, The Bread and More Soup Kitchen and Southampton Hospital to name a few. This year, at the first event of its kind, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons, as it works to build a better future for its Church Family, is indeed honored and proud to offer Blue Dream, a Benefit for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Visit the Greek Orthodox Church on the web: www.kimisishamptons.org

About the Children’s Tumor Foundation
Ending Neurofibromatosis Through Research

The Children’s Tumor Foundation is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals born with neurofibromatosis (NF), the term for three distinct disorders: NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis. Founded in 1978, the Foundation is the driving force behind world-class research to end NF.

The mission is to find effective treatments and a cure for NF by funding research and promoting collaboration between scientists in the field. Also, to improve clinical care for patients with NF and provide information and support services for affected patients and families. Programs include sponsoring research, improving clinical care, providing patient care, educating and raising awareness and fostering collaboration

Visit the Children’s Tumor Foundation’s website at www.ctf.org