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Ellen Hermanson Foundation Summer Gala

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Connie Cargile and Joy Pak.

Connie Cargile and Joy Pak.

Elizabeth Taylor, Jason Gao and Joana Kaimi.

Elizabeth Taylor, Jason Gao and Joana Kaimi.

Monty Farber and Amy Zerner.

Monty Farber and Amy Zerner.

Melina Sarlo and Ryleigh O'Donnell.

Melina Sarlo and Ryleigh O'Donnell.

David Star.

David Star.

Jack and Jodi Wasserman with Sam Eskenazi.

Jack and Jodi Wasserman with Sam Eskenazi.

Sinead Strain and Allison Silver.

Sinead Strain and Allison Silver.

Charlotte and Willow Oberweger.

Charlotte and Willow Oberweger.

David Kuperschmid, Jackie Lowey and Bill Harts.

David Kuperschmid, Jackie Lowey and Bill Harts.

Chad Brokaw, Patti Kenner and Christine Bren.

Chad Brokaw, Patti Kenner and Christine Bren.

Edyle O'Brien and Terry Sarro.

Edyle O'Brien and Terry Sarro.

authorStaff Writer on Aug 29, 2023

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation hosted its annual Summer Gala on Saturday evening at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. DANA SHAW PHOTOS

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