North Fork Breast Health Coalition

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πŸ’— The North Fork Breast Health Coalition supports breast cancer patients, survivors & thrivers with care, education, and hope through programs, services, and community events.

πŸ’ Here's to the moms who show up early mornings, late nights, and every chaotic, beautiful moment in between. The ones w...
05/10/2026

πŸ’ Here's to the moms who show up early mornings, late nights, and every chaotic, beautiful moment in between.

The ones who always know what to say (and when to just give a hug). The ones whose love is steady, fierce, and completely irreplaceable.

πŸ’ Whether you're celebrating your mom, being celebrated yourself, or holding someone special in your heart today, we hope your day is full of joy, rest, and all the things that make you feel loved.

Happy Mother's Day from our NFBHC family to yours.

Drop a πŸ’— below and tell us what you love most about the mom in your life!

Meet Connie Hayes, At-Large DirectorFive words tell you everything you need to know about Connie Hayes....πŸ₯Š"Losing is no...
05/09/2026

Meet Connie Hayes, At-Large Director

Five words tell you everything you need to know about Connie Hayes....

πŸ₯Š"Losing is not an option"

That is not just a phrase. It is her mindset. Her energy. The way she shows up for this organization year after year. It is also why you will find her name right at the top of our donor lists every single time.

Connie is an At-Large Director of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and one of our most dedicated financial champions.

πŸ’– She has sponsored our Annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness as a top-level Pink Sneaker Sponsor. And at the Pink Pearl Gala, she shows up in a big way. Year after year, she supports as a Pink Pearl Underwriter, helping fund the grants, free services, and Stage IV research that our community depends on.

In 2025, she took it even further, stepping into the top underwriting tier of the gala. Because when it comes to fighting breast cancer on the North Fork, Connie does not believe in doing things halfway.

Connie is also a breast cancer survivor. She gets it in a way that cannot be taught. She understands the journey, the challenges, and the importance of support. That perspective is part of everything she brings to this mission.

πŸ’ƒAnd if you know Connie, you know this too. She loves to dance. She brings joy, energy, and a sense of fun into everything she does. It is a reminder that even in the hardest moments, there is still room for life and celebration.

Losing is not an option. And with board members like Connie, it never will be.

πŸ‘‡ Tag someone in your life whose motto is never give up

You show up every single day for the people you love. You push through the hard moments, you keep going, you hold it all...
05/08/2026

You show up every single day for the people you love. You push through the hard moments, you keep going, you hold it all together.

But when did you last check in with YOU?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are reminding you that your mind, your heart and your peace matter just as much as everyone else's. Especially on this journey.

🌿 5 Mental Health Tips for Every Woman on This Journey:

1. πŸ’¬ Name what you're feeling.

Anxiety is not weakness. Fear is not failure. You are allowed to say "I'm scared" and still be the strongest person in the room.

2. 🀝 Reach out before you hit a wall.

A trusted friend, a counselor, a support group. Connection heals. You were never meant to walk this road alone.

3. πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Move through it gently.

A short walk, fresh air, light stretching. Movement reminds you: I am here. I am strong. I am still going.

4. πŸ“΅ Protect your peace intentionally.

Not every article needs to be read. Give yourself full permission to step away from the scroll and simply breathe.

5. πŸ† Celebrate every step forward.

Made the appointment? Win. Asked for help? Win. Got through a hard day and kept going? That is extraordinary. Honor every single step.

At the North Fork Breast Health we see the whole you. We are here for every part of this journey, the brave moments and the hard ones.

✨ You are not just surviving. You are growing. And that makes you extraordinary.

πŸ“ Share this with a woman who needs it today!

πŸ’¬ Which tip speaks to you most? Tell us in the comments! πŸ‘‡

πŸ’— Meet Annie Baulch, our SecretaryEvery great team has someone holding it all together behind the scenes. For the North ...
05/07/2026

πŸ’— Meet Annie Baulch, our Secretary

Every great team has someone holding it all together behind the scenes. For the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, that person is Annie Baulch.

As our Secretary, Annie is the backbone of this board, the one making sure the details are right, the records are kept, and the work we do is documented with care and precision.

Organizations like ours run on passion, yes, but they also run on people like Annie, who show up every single time and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

By day, Annie is a Personal Lines Account Manager at the Roy H. Reeve Agency in Mattituck, an independent East End institution that has been protecting families and businesses in this community since 1926. She knows this community inside and out, who lives here, what they need, and how to take care of them. She brings that same neighbor-first mindset to everything she does at NFBHC.

πŸ’– Annie has been on this board since 2009. Let that sink in for a moment. Sixteen years of showing up as a volunteer. Sixteen years of board meetings, grant reviews, event planning, and making sure this organization runs exactly as it should. Through every gala, every walk, every patient we've served, Annie has been there, steady and committed, asking nothing in return.

That kind of loyalty is rare. And this community is better because of it.

πŸ’– Annie also Co-Chairs our Annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, held every year on the fourth Sunday of September. She helps organize one of our most beloved community events, bringing hundreds of walkers to the starting line each fall to honor survivors, remember those we've lost, and raise critical funds for North Fork families facing breast cancer. In 2024, the walk drew 300 walkers and raised $27,500 for our patients. That doesn't happen without the kind of steady, tireless leadership Annie brings every single year.

πŸ’• Not every hero wears a cape. Some carry a clipboard, answer every email, and make sure every meeting, every grant, and every program runs exactly as it should.

Sixteen years and counting.

Thank you, Annie, for being the steady hand that has helped keep this mission moving forward πŸ‘

Meet Rob Stromski, our TreasurerHe didn't come to this board because it was convenient. He came because he lost the love...
05/05/2026

Meet Rob Stromski, our Treasurer

He didn't come to this board because it was convenient. He came because he lost the love of his life and decided to make sure her fight meant something for every family that comes after his.

πŸ’š Rob Stromski's wife, Keri Lynn Stromski, was a kindergarten teacher at Aquebogue Elementary School , beloved by her students, her community, and everyone lucky enough to know her.

In November 2016, she discovered a lump just before her 44th birthday. Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. The doctors said: terminal. Weeks. Months. Maybe a year or two.

Keri said: "This isn't my story. This isn't our story."

She fought, fiercely, joyfully, and very publicly, through a blog called "Faith Over Fear," through social media, through advocacy, and through her kindergarten classroom, where her students believed she was on a "super secret mission to save a new puppet." She went into complete remission. She raised $16,000 for her own oncologist's research. She lobbied for greater Stage 4 funding. She became a force of nature.

During her treatment, Keri and Rob traveled to Tampa to attend an integrative cancer care conference, combining conventional medicine with holistic therapies. It changed their approach. And Rob never forgot it.

Keri passed away on April 6, 2021 at age 48, but her legacy lives on in the NFBHC Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund, which has raised close to $100,000 for local patients and research. Rob helped build that fund.

πŸ’š He now serves as our Treasurer, stewarding every dollar that comes through this organization, and personally driving the creation of our Integrative Approaches to Cancer Care Conference, bringing the life-changing concept he and Keri discovered in Tampa right here to the North Fork.

"Knowledge is power. There are people still in that fight and they need help along the way. It's nice to have a local organization that gives back locally." β€” Rob Stromski

Rob, thank you for channeling unimaginable loss into unstoppable purpose. Keri's spirit is in everything we do. πŸ’•

πŸ‘‡ Drop a πŸ’™ for Rob, Keri, and every family fighting Stage 4.

πŸ’š May is Mental Health Awareness Month and at North Fork Breast Health, we believe it's time to have the conversation th...
05/04/2026

πŸ’š May is Mental Health Awareness Month and at North Fork Breast Health, we believe it's time to have the conversation that doesn't always happen in the exam room.

Because here's the truth: the breast health journey is not just physical.

🌱 It's the sleepless nights before results.

🌱 It's the way your heart races when the phone rings.

🌱 It's the quiet fear you carry while still showing up for your family, your job, your life, like everything is fine.

🌱 It is not just a scan.

🌱It is not just an appointment.

🌱 It is an emotional journey and your mental health deserves just as much attention as your physical health.

You do not have to carry this alone. Not today. Not ever.

πŸ’¬ Drop a πŸ’š if this resonates.

Stay tuned for our next post β€” 5 tips to protect your mental health on this journey.

We are πŸ’–

May is here, and so is another month of support, connection, and healing!If you or someone you love has been affected by...
05/01/2026

May is here, and so is another month of support, connection, and healing!

If you or someone you love has been affected by breast cancer on the NorthFork, please know this, you are not meant to navigate this alone.

At the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, our May services are designed to support you physically, emotionally, and energetically through every stage of the journey.

This month, we are offering:

🌷 Acupuncture to help with pain, neuropathy, and treatment side effects

🌷 Gentle yoga to restore strength and reconnect you to your body

🌷 Massage therapy for relaxation and lymphatic support

🌷 Reiki and reflexology for deep energetic balance

🌷 Strength for Life to rebuild confidence and resilience

🌷 And access to the Rita Duva Boutique for wigs, prosthetics, and head coverings in a private, compassionate setting

Every service is here for one reason… to support you.

To help you feel a little more like yourself again.

To remind you that healing happens in many ways.

To give you space to exhale.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, let this be your sign.

You don’t have to do this alone πŸ’•

Reach out to us to reserve your spot.

Not the supplements. Not the gym. Not the green juice.πŸ™Gratitude.And before you scroll past,  hear this:Science is serio...
04/30/2026

Not the supplements. Not the gym. Not the green juice.

πŸ™Gratitude.

And before you scroll past, hear this:

Science is serious about it. Studies show that a consistent gratitude practice lowers cortisol (your stress hormone), strengthens your immune system, reduces inflammation, improves sleep quality, and even supports heart health.

πŸ’• Your thoughts are literally talking to your cells.

That's not woo-woo. That's biology.

And the best part?

You don't need a special app, a wellness budget, or an extra hour in your day. You just need 5 quiet minutes and a willing heart.

Tomorrow morning, before the phone, and before the chaos, write down 3 things you're grateful for.

Watch how it shifts something in you.

Watch how it shifts your whole day.

We take care of our bodies in so many ways. This is one more. πŸ’—

Now tell us, what are YOU grateful for today?

Drop it in the comments below ⬇️

Let's fill this space with something beautiful.

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Meet Bernadette Tuthill, Esq. , our Vice President.She became a survivor. Then she became the champion.In 2016, Bernadet...
04/29/2026

Meet Bernadette Tuthill, Esq. , our Vice President.

She became a survivor. Then she became the champion.

In 2016, Bernadette Tuthill was 42 years old and living in Calverton when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgery. Radiation. Lymphedema. Physical therapy. Through it all, she kept showing up to work between treatments, staying busy to keep her mind strong while her body healed.

And her mom, Vanie?

Yup, you guessed it. She was right there beside her at every consultation and biopsy, wishing she could take her daughter's place.

When a friend connected Bernadette to the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, she didn't know much about the organization. She learned fast. The grants, the free programs, the community β€” it all made a difference.

"The coalition has been a super resource. It provided support and provided comfort. Even though doctors give you information, it’s always helpful to someone who has dealt with the disease." β€” Vanie Tuthill

After treatment, Bernadette did what the best of us do: she gave back.

She started volunteering, joined the board, and today serves as our Vice President, as well as Co-Chair of our annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness at Tanger, which drew just under 300 walkers and raised $27,500 in 2024 alone.

"After I got done with my treatment and started feeling better, I wanted to give back to this amazing organization who supports so many"

By day, Bernadette is a Partner at Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, where her practice focus’ on estate administration, estate planning, and elder law. She brings that same sharp, steady dedication to everything she does for NFBHC.

Oh, and that mom who never left her side?

Vanie Tuthill is now an At-Large Director on this very board (keep an eye out for her introduction later in the week). πŸ’•

Two survivors. One family. One mission.

πŸ™Œ We are so proud to have you both.

πŸ‘‡ Drop a πŸ’— for the mother-daughter duos fighting for this community every day.

Yes, we did and it's all because we have the most incredible donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community! πŸ‘πŸ‘ Thank you f...
04/28/2026

Yes, we did and it's all because we have the most incredible donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community! πŸ‘πŸ‘

Thank you from the bottom of hearts πŸ’–

πŸ’“ Meet Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski, our PresidentShe got the call. Twice.The first time, Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski had just gott...
04/24/2026

πŸ’“ Meet Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski, our President

She got the call. Twice.

The first time, Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski had just gotten her very first mammogram. She was sitting in a Riverhead Best Buy waiting for a new phone to be set up when her voicemails lit up, two messages from her doctor's office, both urgent. That phone call changed everything.

πŸ’“ Melanie faced breast cancer, fought through it, celebrated the 5-year mark, and then faced it again. And what did she do? She dyed her hair hot pink, leaned into her community and got to work.

She joined the NFBHC board around 2012, became our Vice President, and along the way came up with a little idea called the Pink Pearl Gala, named in honor of Pearl Philindas, a beloved past president of the coalition, a two-time breast cancer survivor, and a woman remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to this community.

πŸ’“ The first gala was held in 2015. Since then, through ten more galas, one pandemic pause, and countless hours of planning, the Pink Pearl has raised nearly $1 million dollars for local breast cancer patients.

Today, Melanie serves as President of the North Fork Breast Health Coalition, leading a team of dedicated all-volunteer board members who make sure every dollar raised stays right here on the North Fork, going directly to the women who need it most.

πŸ’“ A fundraiser and event planner by trade, and an eternal optimist by nature, Melanie is the kind of person who brings sparkle into every room she walks into. Her friends say she brings sunshine into everyone's life, and we couldn't agree more.

"We're not a one-person operation, we're a community. And this community has never let anyone fight alone."

That belief drives everything we do. And it starts with leaders like Melanie, who turned their own hardest moments into a mission to make sure no one else faces this alone.

Thank you, Melanie. For your resilience, your sparkle, and your heart.

πŸ‘‡ Tag someone who brings sunshine into your life!

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185 Old Country Road, Ste 6
Riverhead, NY
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