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We provide grants to support unparalleled medical services and programs to the most vulnerable populations on The East End
Every dollar raised from our fundraising initiatives, including our signature events–Ellen’s Run and The Summer Gala–stays local, supporting grants to The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center, Ellen’s Well, and our Community Partnership Program.
No woman is turned away from The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center for lack of insurance or inability to pay.
News & Events
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Get Your 2026 Summer Gala Tickets!
Join us in honoring Geralyn Lucas, reknowned author of the sassy memoir, Why I Wore Lipstick to my Mastectomy.
Tickets and tables are now available for purchase!
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Put Your Moxie On
We are thrilled to announce that Candace Bushnell, bestselling author of Sex and the City and Lipstick Jungle, will make a Special Appearance at our Gala on July 24th.
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Ellen's Run is Back for the 31st Year
Registration is now open!
We’re pleased to announced that the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation is this year’s Founding Sponsor for the 31st Annual Ellen’s Run.
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Ellen’s Well is Back!
The Foundation is excited to announce the return of Ellen’s Well, our partnership-based psycho-social group support and wellness program.
The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center
Center of Excellence Year-after-Year
The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center is honored to be recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Providing services in Southampton and East Hampton, The Center is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, including computer-assisted mammography, ultrasound, and a breast biopsy system for locating abnormalities and obtaining tissue samples.
Dr. Edna Kapenhas, MD
The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
“Under the leadership of Medical Director Dr. Edna Kapenhas, The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center is committed to provide the most advanced technology available in a community hospital setting,” said Julie Ratner, Ed.D., Co-founder and Board Chair of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation. “My sister Ellen would be proud that The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center has earned the ranking of Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by The American College of Radiology. Our sister Emily Levin, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation co-founder who recently passed away, would be pleased to see that we are still funding top-notch technology that benefits everyone, especially by expanding our reach into the community to ensure that no one falls through the cracks.” (2022)
Empowering Patients Through Comprehensive Psycho-Social Support
Ellen's Well is dedicated to delivering exceptional psycho-social support to its clients through crisis intervention counseling, group support, and long-term referral services for those whose needs exceed group counseling. The organization also offers specially designed programs that promote and enhance overall wellness.
The Ellen Hermanson Community Partnership Program
Commitment to Advanced Care and Outreach
The Ellen Hermanson Community Partnerships represent medically underserved populations. Member organizations–Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center, OLA (Organizacion Latino Americana), The Retreat, and the Shinnecock Indian Health Clinic–receive grants from the Foundation to provide educational outreach about the importance of early detection, and access to free mammography and treatment for their constituents.
Transforming Lives
Become a Bosom Buddy and Join Ellen's Circle!
Our new monthly giving program providing support for lifesaving mammograms and essentials of daily living for underserved women on the East End.