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More than 180 guests gathered recently at the Inn & Spa at East Wind in Wading River for Peconic Bay Medical Center’s third annual Sweet Dreams Pastry Chef Competition & Wine and Spirits Tasting Event, raising nearly $18,000 to support the hospital’s Cancer Survivorship Program.
The event featured a friendly dessert competition among Long Island chefs, who created elaborate chocolate masterpieces while guests sampled sweets and voted for their favorites. RC Fine Foods/Serious Beezness took home the award for Healthiest dessert, while Bonnicakes Specialty Desserts and Cakes earned the People’s Choice honor.
“This year’s Sweet Dreams was especially meaningful as we build on the momentum of celebrating 75 years of caring for our community,” said Dr. Amy Loeb, president of Peconic Bay Medical Center. “By supporting the Cancer Survivorship Program, our guests are helping ensure that cancer patients and their families have access to the comprehensive resources and support they need long after treatment ends.”
Proceeds from the event will directly benefit PBMC’s Cancer Survivorship Program, which provides support groups, educational workshops and coordinated follow-up care designed to help patients rebuild strength, confidence and quality of life after treatment.
“Survivorship is a critical phase of cancer care that often goes unrecognized,” said Dr. Steven Paul Ouzounian, chairman of surgery at Peconic Bay Medical Center. “Our program ensures that no one is left to manage those challenges alone as they move forward after treatment.”
