SUMMER REJUVENATION
DONNA'S VOICE
Summer is here and I'm already so inspired by the season. The ocean blues, the rich beiges of the sand, the wind playing on fabric, everywhere I look I find inspiration. For me, summer shifts my energy and attention away from the chaos of urban living and lets me focus on the most important things in my life: my family and my well-being. I cherish the simple things - having fresh juices in the morning before heading into town for a yoga class, being present in the natural beauty of Long Island and finding joy and serenity in the act of breathing.
This summer promises to offer so much to indulge the senses and reflect upon. There is Super Saturday, an amazing opportunity to see philanthropy and commerce working together in the support of ongoing ovarian cancer research. Bring your family and visit the different booths, from Success For Kids to Urban Zen and other extraordinary organizations. Later this summer, Ellen's Run will kick off its fundraising event to assist Southampton Hospital in caring for its breast cancer patients. And nothing pleases me more than sharing with you that Southampton Hospital has opened its doors to the Urban Zen Integrative Therapists, allowing us to give back to this community.
- DONNA KARAN
COMMUNICATE
SHARE YOUR VOICE
"Every living faith must have within itself the power of rejuvenation if it is to live."
- Mahatma Gandhi
This summer I hope you find escape, release and rejuvenation whether it's miles away from home or in your own backyard. Share with us your summer plans to break away from the chaos. How will you find the calm? What does escape mean to you? Why does summer inspire wanderlust in all of us? Join the conversation on our community site: http://voice.urbanzen.org
CELEBRATE
WELLNESS IN THE HAMPTONS
SUPER SATURDAY
One of the most prominent philanthropic events of the year, Super Saturday, is slated for Saturday, July 31 at Noah's Ark. Co-founded by Donna Karan and the late Liz Tilberis, and underwritten by Donna Karan, Super Saturday is not just a family-oriented, fun-filled day, it's a benefit to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Last year, the day-long shopping event raised nearly $3.4 million. Come out this year and help support a great cause. www.ocrf.org
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
WITH A HOLISTIC MINDSET
The Southampton Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare services for its community, with values that are summarized in the acronym: CARES. But what really makes Urban Zen take heart now more then ever is the hospital's new Integrative Medicine Facility, the Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute. With a class schedule that includes yoga for cancer survivors, qi gong for balance, the art of food and nourishment, the hospital combines clinical excellence with a holistic approach to wellness, and makes it all available to the community. www.southamptonhospital.org
REMEMBERING ELLEN
AND HONORING DONNA
"An activist and an advocate, Ellen [Hermanson] channeled her journalistic talents to become a forceful voice for breast cancer patients and their families." The Ellen Hermanson Foundation was established in 1997 to honor her memory and carry on the important work to which she devoted so much of her time and energy. Every year, the foundation hosts a 5K run - you can join as an individual or as a team. This year, the run, on August 22, is launching with a pre-party honoring Donna Karan, Steven Klein and Hope Klein Langer. www.ellensrun.org
COME BE INSPIRED
UPCOMING EVENTS AT URBAN ZEN
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CALL TO ACTION
ENJOY your family, every generation of them.
REACQUAINT yourself with nature and silence.
READ a book in a park and enjoy sunlight and literature.
BIKE or walk to the local farmer's market.
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