New York City - Janice Huff, chief meteorologist for WNBC in New York City and host of "Wednesday's Child," a weekly adoption television feature that airs Wednesdays (and Sundays) on NBC, will be the guest speaker at the 12th Annual Valentine Salon. Once again, Juliet Papa of 1010 WINS News Radio will emcee the event.

The Valentine Salon is a luncheon that helps raise money and awareness for Camp Good Grief, a children's bereavement summer day camp located on Long Island and sponsored by East End Hospice. The camp is offered free of charge to any child aged four to 15 who has experienced the devastating loss of a loved one. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 9, from 11:15 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 583 Park Avenue, New York City. "Eat, Give, Love" is the theme of this year's event, which attracts over 200 local women for a fun-filled afternoon of shopping, networking, fundraising and most importantly, awareness for camp Good Grief.

Barbara Zobian, president of Candlelighters, NYC, a branch of the national organization that supports families of children who are battling cancer, will receive this year's "Good Heart Award," The award is given to women who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to helping children. Jacalyn Weinstein, East End Hospice board member and event co-founder, will present this prestigious "Manfredi created" award to Zobian.

East End Hospice is a New York State certified hospice that provides individualized plans of treatment to terminally ill patients and their families who live on the East End of Long Island. No one is ever denied care due to the inability to pay for services.

Tickets begin at $200 and are available through the East End Hospice Development Office at 631-288-7080 or at www.eeh.org.