North Fork Breast Health Coalition

08/04/2026

🍷✨ Tonight's the night!

Join us at Sannino Vineyard for a beautiful evening of wine, community, and purpose as we come together to support the Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund.

Browse our incredible raffle baskets, connect with an amazing community, and help fund vital research and support for those living with Stage IV breast cancer.

Tickets will be available at the door, so you can still be part of this meaningful evening.

Every ticket purchased, every raffle entered, and every donation helps make a difference. We can't wait to welcome you for a night filled with hope, connection, and impact.

✨ Join Us for A Night at the Vineyards ✨

The North Fork Breast Health Coalition invites you to an unforgettable summer evening at beautiful Sannino Vineyard in support of the Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund.

📍 Sannino Vineyard
15975 County Road 48, Cutchogue, NY
📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕕 6 PM to 8 PM

ENJOY:

🍇 Beautiful vineyard views
🎶 Music
🧺 Exciting raffle baskets
🍴 Light fare by The Catered Fork
💗 Community, connection, and purpose

This special evening helps support local Stage IV breast cancer patients while also funding cutting-edge research efforts that are helping extend and save lives.

Reserve your spot & donate today:

https://www.northforkbreasthealth.org/events-and-events

We hope to see you there!

08/01/2026

Behind every cancer journey is someone quietly showing up

💖 The person who drives to appointments.

💖 The one who keeps track of medications.

💖 The friend who sends a text just to check in.

💖 The spouse who stays strong through the hard days.

💖 The family member who never lets someone face treatment alone.

Caregivers give so much of themselves, often without expecting anything in return.

Today, we'd like to say something that isn't said often enough.

Thank you

Your kindness, patience, strength, and love make an incredible difference.

💗 Tag a caregiver who deserves a little extra appreciation today, or leave them a message in the comments. Let's remind them that they are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.

07/30/2026

One evening can change lives. 💗

On Tuesday, August 4, join us at the beautiful Sannino Vineyard for A Night at the Vineyards, a celebration of community, compassion, and hope.

Together, we'll enjoy an unforgettable evening while raising critical funds for the Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund, helping provide support for those living with metastatic breast cancer and advancing the fight for a future without it.

We are especially grateful to our Stage IV Champion Sponsors, the Riverhead Rotary and Connie "Losing Is Not an Option" Hayes, whose generosity and commitment are helping turn hope into action. Thank you for standing beside our Stage IV community.

Whether you join us with friends, become a sponsor, or make a donation, you are making a real difference in the lives of families who need it most.

Reserve your seat. Stand with our Stage IV community. Help make a difference.

🎟 Purchase your tickets
🤝 Become a sponsor
💗 Make a donation

Every act of generosity brings hope, support, and progress in the fight against metastatic breast cancer.

We can't wait to welcome you to Sannino Vineyard for an unforgettable evening.

https://cancerresearchfund.paylite.net/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=275&EventGuid=79bcf38b-75bd-4fcf-b087-5781a3cadb21 #!

07/30/2026

🤔 What would it look like?

Today, let's find out....

Imagine there's one giant Hope Jar sitting in the middle of our community.

Every person who stops by gets to add just one word.

It could be...

✨ Hope
✨ Courage
✨ Peace
✨ Joy
✨ Healing
✨ Grace
✨ Faith
✨ Strength

Or any word that's meaningful to you.

Leave your one word in the comments, and together let's fill this Hope Jar with reminders that someone, somewhere, might need to see today.

Sometimes the smallest words carry the greatest hope. 🩷

07/29/2026

August is a month that often feels like it's slipping away.

Summer is still here, but many of us are already thinking about appointments, school schedules, fall routines, and everything waiting around the corner. It can be easy to put yourself last.

This is your reminder not to.

As a member of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, you have access to free wellness services designed to support your mind, body, and spirit throughout your journey. Whether you need to relax, restore your energy, ease tension, or simply take an hour for yourself, we encourage you to take advantage of these incredible offerings.

💗 August is National Wellness Month, making it the perfect time to say yes to your own health and healing.

✨ This month's complimentary member services include:

• Acupuncture
• Massage Therapy
• Reiki
• Gentle Yoga
• Reflexology
• Strength for Life

📅 Visit our monthly schedule to see dates, times, and provider information, then contact the provider directly to reserve your spot.

Your healing matters. Your well-being matters. And you don't have to wait until fall to make yourself a priority.

🤔 Which service are you looking forward to most this month? We'd love to hear in the comments.

07/26/2026

Did you actually take that breath?

If not, go back and do it. We'll wait.

Life has a way of pulling us in a hundred different directions. Before we know it, we're rushing from one thing to the next without ever checking in with ourselves.

Today, let this be your reminder that it's okay to pause.

🩷 Take a deep breath.

🩷 Relax your shoulders.

🩷 Unclench your jaw.

🩷 Let yourself arrive in this moment.

Sometimes, the smallest pause is all it takes to reset your mind and change the direction of your day.

We're so glad you stopped here with us.

If you took that breath, leave a 🩷 in the comments. You might inspire someone else to pause today, too.

07/19/2026

Happy Birthday to our fearless, fun-loving, let’s-make-it-happen President, Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski! 🎉💗

Melanie is the kind of person who gets an idea, gathers the troops, adds a little sparkle, and somehow turns it into something unforgettable. She leads with heart, laughs along the way, and is always ready to say, “Let’s do it!”

We are so lucky to have her energy, vision, and go-for-it spirit leading the Coalition.

Happy Birthday, Melanie!

May your day be as fun, fabulous, and full of life as you are!

07/16/2026

It needs research. It needs resources. It needs a community willing to keep showing up.

Your ticket is more than admission.

Your sponsorship is more than a logo.

💚 Both help the Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund support women and families facing metastatic breast cancer while also funding research that is urgently needed.

Every donation, every ticket and every person who shares our mission helps move that work forward.

A Night at the Vineyards is one of the ways our community comes together to make that support possible.

🗓 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕐 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍 Sannino Vineyard, Cutchogue

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available on our website.

Join us, sponsor the evening or share the event with someone who may want to stand with us.

Because showing up matters and no woman facing Stage IV breast cancer should ever feel forgotten.

We hope to see you there!

07/06/2026

"The less you eat out of a box. The healthier you will always be..."

Here's why 👇

Do not eat these. Discard immediately if you recognize any of these in yours or a loved one’s kitchen, it’s the easiest act of love you can do for them today.

A French study in PLOS Medicine examined the impact of emulsifiers (food additives used to improve texture and extend shelf life) on cancer risk.

Researchers analyzed data from 92,000 adults over nearly 7 years and found that certain emulsifiers significantly increased cancer risk:

Mono & diglycerides of fatty acids (E471)—found in processed baked goods, margarine, and ice cream—were linked to:
15% higher risk of overall cancer
24% higher risk of breast cancer
46% higher risk of prostate cancer

Carrageenan (E407 & E407a)—a thickening agent in dairy alternatives, deli meats, and plant-based products—was linked to:

32% higher risk of breast cancer.

Do not eat these. Discard immediately if you recognize any of these in yours or a loved one’s kitchen, it’s the easiest act of love you can do for them today.

A French study in PLOS Medicine examined the impact of emulsifiers (food additives used to improve texture and extend shelf life) on cancer risk.

Researchers analyzed data from 92,000 adults over nearly 7 years and found that certain emulsifiers significantly increased cancer risk:

Mono & diglycerides of fatty acids (E471)—found in processed baked goods, margarine, and ice cream—were linked to:
15% higher risk of overall cancer
24% higher risk of breast cancer
46% higher risk of prostate cancer

Carrageenan (E407 & E407a)—a thickening agent in dairy alternatives, deli meats, and plant-based products—was linked to:
32% higher risk of breast cancer.

Cancer is complex and multifactorial, but one thing is certain: the food we eat plays a massive role in shaping our long-term health. Cutting out ultra-processed foods and focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods is one of the most powerful steps you can take to reduce disease risk.

Thank you to my friend Vani Hari for this image + bringing awareness to this critical issue.

07/05/2026