Paul & Elizabeth’s to Host Benefit Brunch for Cancer Connection on Feb. 22

NORTHAMPTON — On Sunday, Feb. 22, Paul & Elizabeth’s will host a brunch to benefit Cancer Connection, sponsored by bankESB. The restaurant in Thornes Marketplace is generously providing its space, food, and staff for this event to raise money for Cancer Connection, while bankESB is providing a $5,000 sponsorship to underwrite the brunch.

“We are thrilled not only to have bankESB’s financial support, but that they immediately stepped up to be our exclusive sponsor for this brunch,” Cancer Connection Executive Director Chelsea Kline said. “Their generosity means that all proceeds will go directly to our programs and services — and it speaks volumes about bankESB’s commitment to our community.”

New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman will be the host for the brunch. Newman is the author of the memoir Waiting for Birdy; the novels We All Dream of Impossible Things, which explores a friendship impacted by cancer, Sandwich, and, most recently, Wreck, which was a Good Morning America Book Club Pick in November. She will share a short reading from Wreck and will offer her trademark wisdom, empathy, and humor as she is interviewed by local radio host and comedian Kesley Flynn.

Paul & Elizabeth’s founder Paul Sustick is a longtime champion of Cancer Connection and offered to host a brunch on Sunday, when the restaurant is typically closed, to raise awareness and money for the organization.

“In the middle of an epically cold winter, we can’t wait to gather for amazing comfort food, conversation, humor, and bolstering our programming for the coming year,” Kline said. “The support of Paul & Elizabeth’s and bankESB made all this possible.”

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