Water Mill, NY — On a picturesque Hamptons evening, Patricia and Roger Silverstein welcomed guests to their stunning Water Mill estate for the 5th Annual Hamptons Garden Gala, a heartfelt celebration hosted by the Silverstein Dream Foundation in support of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF).
The event opened with an elegant cocktail reception, where guests mingled against the scenic backdrop of the Silverstein property. A gourmet seated dinner followed, featuring moving remarks from DRIF ambassadors and supporters. The evening’s live auction, entertainment, and dancing transformed the night into a quintessential Hamptons social season highlight — one driven by a shared commitment to advancing diabetes research.
The guest list reflected the event’s stature, with notable attendees including Roger and Patricia Silverstein, Brian and Carrie Packin, Nitin Gambhir, Elena Ulansky, Peter Thomas-Roth, Jean Shafiroff, Joseph Donovan, James Brynes, Noreen Donovan, Karen and Scott Ressler, Rebecca and Dave Swanson, Ni Ricordi, Sugie Hong Bruttomesso, Devra Miller, Regina Mukhtarova, and Sarrah Rose.
The Silverstein Dream Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to combating diabetes and its related inflammatory conditions, champions three key pillars: supporting academic research, implementing prevention programs, and making strategic investments in early-stage companies. Its mission is to accelerate breakthroughs and bring hope to those affected by the disease.
The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) — a globally recognized leader in cure-focused research — works collaboratively with partners worldwide to translate cutting-edge ideas into clinical therapies. Through the support of the DRIF, researchers gain the crucial funding needed to initiate groundbreaking projects, bridge funding gaps, and move discoveries from the lab to life-changing treatments.
For more information about the Silverstein Dream Foundation, visit www.silversteindreamfoundation.com.
Learn more about the Diabetes Research Institute at www.diabetesresearch.org.
