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Harry K Foundation holds 10th annual Christmas Ball
Gala raises funds to fight child hunger in Delaware
Enjoying the cocktail hour are (l-r) Dr. Vikas Batra, Dr. Uday Jani, Shalini Sehgal, Dr. Joydeep Haldar, Dr. Maria Haldar, Neepa Jani and Dr. Reetu Singh. DAN COOK PHOTOS
December 14, 2022
The Harry K Foundation held its 10th annual Christmas Ball Dec. 10 at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. The event featured a cocktail reception, silent auction, speeches from VIPs, a dinner, founder’s remarks and dancing to the music of the Funsters. All funds raised go to the Harry K Foundation to defeat childhood hunger in Delaware.
VIPs attending the event are (l-r) Sheetal Mirpuri, Ashok Mirpuri, Lajwanti Keswani, and Harry and Sonia Keswani.
Kenneth, left, and Patrick Sharples examine the pictures up for bid.
Harry Keswani, left, has moment with his good friend Dr. Uday Jani.
Michael Glascoe, left, and David Ferguson share conversation during the cocktail hour.
Putting in a bid are Donna Ortelli, left, and Brian Gillespe.
Meghan Sullivan ponders bidding on a watch.
Carrie Armstrong, left, and Stella Hickman look to bid on an item in the silent auction.
Kathleen McGuiness, right, attended the event with her daughter Saylar.
Cindy Landis looks to bid on items in the silent auction.
Dancing during the cocktail hour are Wendy Buddine and Bill Spitzig.
Enjoying the event are Brandon and Melissa Perdue.
Anjali Keswani and Dr. Uday Jani share a conversation at the cocktail hour.
Sharing conversation at the cocktail hour are (l-r) Dr. Maria Haldar, Dr. Joydeep Haldar, Gail Dejmal and Pat Campbell-White.
Getting together at the event are (l-r) Arlene Lucajko, Jim and Elsie Perone, Aparna Patel and Adayna Billbrought.
Kelli Meek Meoli, left, and her husband Mike enjoy the cocktail hour at the event.
Tricia and Andrew Ratner pose for a picture during the cocktail hour.
Smiling for the camera are Shannon Colburn-Kurgansky, left, and Tyler Coupe.
Having a great time at the event are Melissa Gibbs, left, and Tim Hunter.
Harry Keswani, left, shares a pose with Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf.
Enjoying the cocktail hour are (l-r) Kerry Johnson Lockwood, Shelby Moore and Elise Coar.
Having a great time at the cocktail hour are (l-r) Drexel Davison, Dru Tevis, Chase T. Cline and Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf.
Harry Keswani gets his picture with Betty Gregg.
Former Rep. Stephen Smyk escorts Stella Hickman to her dinner table.
Harry K board members Chris and Alice Rausch pose for a picture before dinner.
Harry Keswani, founder of the Harry K Foundation, presents Vanessa McGee a certificate for enduring commitment to defeat childhood hunger in Delaware.
Sonia and Harry Keswani take a moment for a picture.
Vanessa, left, and Terry McGee pose for a picture after dinner.
Auction committee members Susan Bowser, left, and Kathy Dill help with the items up for bid.
The Dover Air Force Base honor guard presents the colors.
The Funsters entertain for an evening of dancing.
Nancy Curry and Sherman Ward lead singers the Funsters.
The crowd dances to the sounds of the Funsters.
Enjoying dancing to the Funsters are (l-r) Steve Gansler, Neepa Jani and Julie Gansler.
Dancing to the music of the Funsters are Poonam and Vijay Keswani.
Acting as emcees are Dr. Meg Keswani and Tarrie Miller Ferguson.
Saluting the flag are (l-r) Harry Keswani, Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf and former Rep. Steve Smyk.
Dr. Meg Keswani speaks to the crowd during the event.
Funsters sax player Kenny Tonge wails on a Beatles song.
Dr. Uday Jani speaks to the benefit the Harry K Foundation has provided.
Auctioneer Lorne Crawford keeps the bids coming during the live auction.
Robert Bunting, left, poses for a picture with Brenda Richards.
