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Within The Hedges - "I've been to many number of shows in Guild Hall one the years," Salman Rushdie told Hamptons.com. "So, it's nice to come out and support. I'm feeling very nostalgic because I used to have a place in Bridgehampton, a long time ago."

Within The Hedges - "The school is such an extraordinary environment for board members as well as students," said Brooke Shields, a board member. "The school teaches you so much about figurative art and the departure of figurative art."

Within The Hedges - "We all know the rate of breast cancer out here in Long Island is one of the highest in the country," Jean Shafiroff told the room, as she introduced Julie. "And when we think of breast cancer support, we think of Julie Ratner and the Ellen Hermanson Foundation."

Within The Hedges - "It's the idea of taking an intimate setting and placing it in a public setting to see how does this juxtapose and interact with the surroundings," Johan Bark said about his Patterns installation.

Within The Hedges - "I had just finished training Susan's dogs when, in 1998, she asked me to help with the Shelter dogs," remembered Aimee. "I looked at these 30 something dogs and thought: we have to let them go out, have a good time and get their ya yas out before we can start training them."

Within The Hedges - "A mother told me our organization has changed her son's life and her life," Barbara remembered. "It gave him a place to go where he can feel free, bond with others and learn."

Within The Hedges - "We're looking forward to another great year," Publisher Joe Kazickas shared. "The summer is going to shape up very nicely."

Within The Hedges - "As most of you know the Hospital is without a doubt the most important entity to support in the Hamptons," Jean Shafiroff told the large group invited for cocktails to her home in support of the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's 61st Annual Summer Party.

Within The Hedges - "What's not to love about this group?" Chuck Scarborough asked. "It's the only place on the eastern end of Long Island where you can take an injured or sick wild animal."

Within The Hedges - "Heart disease is the number 1 killer and an issue we should be talking and thinking about," Humanitarians With Heart Honorees Toby and Larry Milstein said.

Within The Hedges - "I am so excited to be here because I think it's important for people to celebrate our differences," Phaedra Parks told Hamptons.com.

Within The Hedges - "People really can score amazing pieces," Charlotte Bonstrom Assaf, Southampton Fresh Air Home Board Member and D-D-D co-chair, (with Jeff Lincoln), said. "You have these dealers, decorators and designers who manage to find amazing vintage and antiques worth much more than we sell it for."

Within The Hedges - "We are so fortunate to have this talented and gifted man right here in our own neighborhood as well as part of the Bay Street family," said Bay Street Theater Executive Director Tracy Mitchell. "We look forward to working and celebrating with Jules for many years to come."

Within The Hedges - "The party was pitch-perfect and full of adorable children whom we're looking forward to entertaining in the new Sag Harbor Cinema!" April Gornik shared.

Within The Hedges - "The life-changing benefits of equine therapy are countless and date back to the time of the ancient Greeks," Sissy DeMaria-Koehne told the room.

Within The Hedges - "It is a fragrance steeped in giving back, in feelings, in emotion, in wanting to do something good, something beautiful you would do for yourself, for your friends," Gruss noted. "You're giving back to an amazing cause that is affecting over 30 million people around the world."

Within The Hedges - "We're looking at how the needs of the community will be growing and changing through the coming years," Chaloner explained. "The population continues grow at a sure and steady pace."

Within The Hedges - Despite rumors of Zarin's imminent return to RHONY, "It's not true," she said. "They haven't called."

Within The Hedges - "We live in a place, Long Island, that has the highest record of breast cancer in the United States," Gala Chair Jean Shafiroff told the room. "And Julie has made it her business to help tackle that problem with her sister in honor of all of the women and men who suffer from this terrible disease."

Within The Hedges - "After a 20-year friendship, I approached Bergé with my idea for a laboratory for the arts on Long Island: The Watermill Center. Bergé was the first to give a major contribution in support of the purchase of the building," Robert Wilson told Hamptons.com.