Westhampton Beach Student Processes Grief by Helping Others

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Elizabeth Sultan, left, with Lisa Hubbard, who works at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Peconic Bay Medical Center presented Elizabeth with a check for $500 at the Westhampton Beach varsity girls soccer game last month to cover start-up costs for Peter's Packages, the organization Elizabeth founded in honor of her father, a Peconic Bay surgeon who died in July. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

Elizabeth Sultan, left, with Lisa Hubbard, who works at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Peconic Bay Medical Center presented Elizabeth with a check for $500 at the Westhampton Beach varsity girls soccer game last month to cover start-up costs for Peter's Packages, the organization Elizabeth founded in honor of her father, a Peconic Bay surgeon who died in July. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

Peter's Packages was created by Elizabeth Sultan, a Westhampton Beach junior. The organization, which aims to help children and young adults going through grief, was created in memory of her father, Peter Sultan, who died in July. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

Peter's Packages was created by Elizabeth Sultan, a Westhampton Beach junior. The organization, which aims to help children and young adults going through grief, was created in memory of her father, Peter Sultan, who died in July. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

The Westhampton Beach varsity girls soccer team after their overtime win over ESM. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

The Westhampton Beach varsity girls soccer team after their overtime win over ESM. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

Elizabeth Sultan with her father, Peter Sultan. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

Elizabeth Sultan with her father, Peter Sultan. COURTESY CARA SULTAN

authorCailin Riley on Nov 4, 2025
Dr. Peter Sultan was the picture of health and fitness when he signed up to compete in the Jamesport Triathlon on July 13 of this year. He never made it... more

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