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The Starboard hosts Beebe Goes Purple

The Starboard in Dewey Beach hosted the Beebe Goes Purple fundraiser Sept. 28, where guest bartenders served up libations and a fun time. Members of the Beebe Medical Foundation team on hand for the event are (l-r) Tom Protack, Starboard owner Steve “Monty” Montgomery, Justen Albright, Amy Keller, Kay Young and Sean Flanigan. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 10, 2023

Beebe Healthcare held its third annual Go Purple Fund guest bartender event at The Starboard in Dewey Beach Thursday Sept. 28. The event raises funds for awareness, education, prevention and recovery efforts related to the opioid epidemic in Sussex County.

Beebe Healthcare's Go Purple Fund event was started three years ago by the young professionals group of Beebe Medical Foundation. The lead organizers of the event are Amy Keller, Sean Flanigan and Justen Albright.

“They identified opioid addiction as their cause and chose to raise funds for it,” said Tom Protack, Beebe Medical Foundation president. “At that time, we were dreaming about a mobile health clinic and unit that would go out into the areas of the county that don’t have access to healthcare, and especially mental health and wellness. The dream is now a reality. We have a mobile health unit clinic and we are in the process of raising funds for another one. The event has grown to be more of a digital online social media event. Over 95% of the fundraising is done by donors and supporters who do not even attend the physical event. This year it really ran true that over $100,000 was raised digitally online before the event at the Starboard.

“I am very grateful to Monty and the great team at the Starboard for partnering with us once again for this event. The monies raised will not only have a great impact on our local community and those struggling with opioid addiction, but will also raise all of our awareness to help with our support. I am very thankful to all our celebrity bartenders who came out to participate in the event,” said Protack.
 
This year’s event raised $120,000.
 
Guest bartenders included Dr. Katie Johnson, Dr. Bill Chasanov, Carter McClung, Eddie Ghabour, Leanne Wilkinson, Mike Simpler, Vanessa Megee, Cheryl Crowe, Brian DiSabatino, Ashley Foster and many more VIPs.
 
 
 
Bobby Lee Jones entertains the crowd with his country song covers.
Ashley Foster sings for the crowd as Amanda Neal looks on.
Members of the Beebe Medical Foundation team working the event are (l-r) Wendy Smith, Karen Duffield and Sue Tucker.
Singing “Sweet Caroline” to garner tips for the Beebe Goes Purple Fund is Carter McClung.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Jack Berberian, Dr. William Chasanov, and Theresa and Mike Maksymow.
Brian DiSabatino from EDiS works behind the bar as a guest bartender.
A photo displayed above the bar honored longtime Beebe board member and supporter Terry Megee, who passed away suddenly July 27. Megee is pictured with Christian Hudson, also a long-serving friend of Beebe.
Moms and daughters support Beebe Goes Purple. Shown are (l-r) Loretta and Sydney Ostroski ,and Allison and Nicole Palmer.
Bartender Mike Simpler pours a tasty libation.
Former Sen. Ernie Lopez, left, and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, former House speaker, enjoy a drink at the event.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Liz Zehner, Ashley Foster, Bobby Lee Jones, Bee Linzey, Rose Furio, Amy Linzey, Lauren Porrovecchio, Rebecca Marcinak, Jennifer Brandt and Jen Carroll.
Jen Carroll, left, and Keith Warren accept donations at the event.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Amy Keller, Kay Young and Jen Carroll.

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