Delaware Celebration of Jazz donates $25K to Beebe oncology

Board members from the Delaware Celebration of Jazz, which produces the Rehoboth Seashore Jazz Competition, lately introduced Beebe Medical Basis with $25,000 in proceeds from the 2021 occasion.

The Delaware Celebration of Jazz staff additionally hosted a jazz live performance in Dover at Bally’s Dover On line casino, which raised $5,000 for Beebe oncology providers.

Tom Protack, Beebe Medical Basis president, mentioned, “Over time, this occasion has introduced a number of the greatest jazz acts to our neighborhood and raised over $200,000 towards Beebe oncology providers. This staff went the additional mile this 12 months and added a live performance to assist Beebe in Dover. We can not thank Denny and our buddies on the Delaware Celebration of Jazz sufficient for his or her continued dedication to Beebe’s oncology providers.”

Beebe Healthcare Govt Director of Oncology Companies Maurice Winkfield mentioned, “As the world inhabitants has grown, our affected person volumes have grown considerably. Donations like this make an enormous distinction in our skill to serve sufferers and replace our amenities. Thanks to the organizers and attendees of this occasion for supporting our staff and most cancers facilities 12 months after 12 months.”

The 2022 Rehoboth Seashore Jazz Competition will happen Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 13 to 16. To be taught extra, go to rehobothjazz.com.

Proceeds will profit Beebe Healthcare’s oncology providers, together with upcoming upgrades to the Tunnell Most cancers Middle.

“Tunnell Most cancers Middle and the staff at Beebe have a particular place in my coronary heart,” mentioned Dennis Santangini, Delaware Celebration of Jazz president. “Our board loves giving again to the selfless staff members who assist our neighborhood’s most cancers sufferers day-after-day.”