Summer Gala for East End Hospice at Sandacres Estate in Quogue.
Before retiring John was with Channel 5-Fox TV since 1969. At that time the station was known as Metromedia-WNEW. He began his broadcasting career in the 1960's and his first assignment was a researcher for NBC News in Los Angeles in 1966, during the "space race," pitting America against Russia. Mr. Roland is also a double Emmy Award winner both in 1978 and 1983 and has received countless citations and awards throughout his broadcasting career because of his compassion for others.
Hugh Savage discovered he had cancer in 1983. Dorothy his devoted wife wanted to care for her husband in the best most compassionate way at home. It was an overwhelming un-daunting task to accomplish - full time care - 24/7 as mentioned in our society today. Dorothy felt her circumstances were common among other families and decided her community need a hospice program. Dorothy researched and obtained as much information on the hospice movement she could get her hands on. She notified responsible citizens of the community to make a difference. It was decided that hospice was much needed in the surrounding areas.
East End Hospice brings hope to the dying and their families and friends. By affirming life, hospice helps people conclude life with comfort and dignity, offering pain alleviation and symptom control in a familiar and caring environment. The East End Hospice philosophy affirms in the strongest and most positive way the fundamental values of life and living. They invite all to share their strength, care compassion and dedication to dying individuals in their last hours of life. The Eggerts had two children, the late Herbert F. Eggert, Jr. and Mrs. Mary W. Potts Hotchkiss known to all that love her as "Mimi". A devoted and compassionate participant in Hospice, Mimi and her first husband Walter B. Potts were supporters early on its developments. Their continuing efforts are followed through their children and grandchildren who continue to own the Sandacres Associates Inc. The Potts family has generously contributed to host the Hospice gala benefit at their beautiful spacious estate for many years. Until my next Celebrity Gossip Darlings Pink Champagne Kisses E-mail This Page | Follow Us | Return to My Column You can Bookmark & Share this article by clicking here:
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Saturday June 30th I was given a warm welcome by all the supporters of East End Hospice for their annual reception and summer gala at spectacular scenic Pott's Sandacres Estate in East Quogue. 
