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Colestrong brings hope and funds to teen cancer patients

Cole Willey, center, was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. After chemo and treatment, he is back at school and plays on the Seaford Blue Jays’ football team as a wide receiver and safety. He also wrestles on the wrestling squad. He is shown with his mother Laralyn and his father Coleman. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
September 1, 2022

The Colestrong Foundation, a local charity dedicated to advocating for the lives of teenagers diagnosed with cancer, held an event at Hudson Fields Aug 28.

The event was a partnership between the Parker Group real estate company and the Willey family, whose son, Cole, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2019. The event raises funds for care packages for teens and to help their families deal with the diagnosis. A portion of sales from the event went to Colestrong.

“The PG Field Day is part of the Parker Group,” said Rachel Parker, who co-founded the Parker Group with her husband Dustin. “We have a Give Local Initiative, which is how we like to give back to the community.”

“The Parker Group invited us to join them at this event,” said Cole’s mother Laralyn. “Revelation Beer also brought us on board and they are donating all of the proceeds to the Colestrong Foundation.”

The event included food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, entertainment and a corn hole tournament run by Delaware Corn Hole.

 

Jim Crist of Hurlock, Md., tosses a bag during the corn hole tournament.
Motorcycles finish their ride from Delaware Tech to Hudson Fields in support of the Colestrong Foundation.
Madison Metcalfe entertained the crowd with her covers and original songs.
Annabelle Gardner, 6, makes a jump in the Spiderman bounce house slide.
Gracie Moorekeen, 7, slides down the Spiderman bounce slide.
Avery Parker, 7, left, and her brother Ford, 3, show off their face paint artistry by Copy Cat.
McKenna Purcell, 11, takes a peek at her Baby Yoda face paint by Copy Cat.
Jody George from Grass Roots Rescue, holds Zody, a doodle up for adoption at grrde.org.
The motorcyclist group named Family poses with Cole Willey at the event.
Casey Leppo takes out a big block as Mason Leo watches intently.
The Colestrong board and friends pose for a photo at their booth. Shown are (l-r) Tori Grimes, George and Joyce Jefferson, Kenndl and Kari Ennis, Michelle Littleton, Landon Ennis and Luke Elliott.
Lee Tibbs, left, and Guy Edgar take a few practice throws before the competition starts.
The Parker Group real estate agency sponsored the event along with the Willey family. Shown in back are (l-r) Robin McCarter, Corey Khankham, Theran Garland, Laralyn Willey, Rachel Parker, Dustin Parker, Nicole Salkowski, Jennifer Demarest and Cheryle Choudhary. In front are (l-r) Ashley Simpson, Lindsay Dodge, Christopher McCarter, Ford Parker, Hanna Gorski, Avery Parker and Barbara Parry.
Payge Moore, left, and Sydney Miller enjoy a rock painting activity during the event.
Avery DeFilippis, 4, enjoys a multi-flavored snow cone at the event.
Charlie Garland is loved on by Aragorn from Grass Roots Rescue. Aragorn is up for adoption at grrde.org.
Sandy Wilkerson of Mom Mom’s Creations in Seaford donated 100% of her proceeds to the Colestrong Foundation.

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