Beebe Ball brings Vintage Vegas to the beach

Annual event raises $140,000 for cardiac catheterization labs

Having a great Vintage Vegas time are (l-r) Kay Young, executive director of development, Beebe Medical Foundation; Dr. David Tam, president and CEO, Beebe Healthcare; Rebecca Tam; and Thomas Protack, president, Beebe Medical Foundation. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Dan Cook

November 20, 2023

Beebe Healthcare held its 36th annual Beebe Ball with a Vintage Vegas theme Nov. 11 at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Funds raised from the event will fund renovations to Beebe's Cardiac Catheterization Labs.

The ball is one of the biggest social events of the year. It brings together donors, doctors, nurses and medical staff to raise funds for the local healthcare system. The evening’s décor was by Styled, giving guests the feeling of Las Vegas. Attendees danced to the tunes of Kristen & the Noise A live auction featured items such as a four-digit black porcelain license plate, 10 nights in Hawaii compliments of Bill Schab, a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle compliments of Alex Pires, a remote control Lamborghini and beautiful jewelry.

“For 36 years, Beebe supporters have gathered for the greatest ball in Sussex County to raise funds and awareness to support their local nonprofit community healthcare system,” said Tom Protack, president, Beebe Medical Foundation. “This year’s theme of Vintage Vegas drew record crowds and raised money for our cardiovascular services, most specifically a new catheterization lab. It is always a magical night, and the Beebe Medical Foundation is grateful to all who came out to support us.”

To learn more about ways to support and give, contact Beebe Medical Foundation at 302-644-2900 or go to beebemedicalfoundation.org.

Enjoying the cocktail hour are Elaine Bristowe and Dr. Kevin Bristowe.

Enjoying the event are Mike and Kelli Meoli.

Posing for the camera are (l-r) Raquel and David Maynes, Peggy Marilley, and Mary and Tom Enzler.

Donna Shifflett, left, and Kay Young, executive director of development, Beebe Medical Foundation, enjoy the cocktail hour.

Danielle Socrates, vice president of value based care and operations, right, attends the Beebe Ball with her husband Jason.

Posing in the ballroom are David Szumski, left, and James Carfagno.

The Whiting-Turner group guests are (l-r) Chris Mitchell and Amy Mitchell, Jim and Debbie Martini, Scott Saxman, Jen and Josh Fanelli, and Jen and Josh George.

Enjoying the cocktail hour are (l-r) Dr. Delbert Kwan and his wife Lisa, Kelli Meoli, Marcy Saliba, and Hiba and Dr. Erik Stancofski.

Posing at the event are (l-r) Ashley and Doug Reynolds and Jordan and Brian Donavan.

Arriving at the event are Marcy and Khalil Saliba.

Enjoying a libation are (l-r) Tom Bain, Dr. Justin Elder and his wife Susan, and Jess Bain.

Melinda and Dave McGuigan enjoy the event.

Tom and Paula Waite pose for a picture.

Dr. Karen Pickard, director, Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, Clinical Professional Development and her husband Tom enjoy the cocktail hour at the Beebe Ball.

Dick and Diana Ruffino smile for a picture.

Mindi Tunnell, left, and Timarie Thompson pose for the picture.

Beebe Healthcare President and CEO Dr. David Tam, left, and Vanessa Megee share a moment at the event.

Eric Caracappa, left, and Laine Tunnell smiles for the camera.

Arriving at the event are Christian Hudson, Beebe Medical Foundation chairman of the board, right, and his wife Julie.

Kristen & the Noise entertain the crowd throughout the evening.

Tom Trobiano, executive director of cardiovascular, neuroscience and clinical operations, left, speaks about the Beebe cath labs with Dr. David Tam, Beebe Healthcare president and CEO.