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Lewes Dairy Christmas in July benefits Salvation Army

Tanner Jones, 4, has a fun conversation with Santa during the Christmas in July event at the American Legion Post 17 in Lewes.
Dan Cook
July 8, 2017
Brianna Porter, 10, right, gets a gift bag from Hy-Point’s Jessica Paski.
Nolan Furlong, 4, plays a cornhole toss game during the Christmas in July event.
Drew Hastings, left, hands out complimentary ice cream to sisters Alana, 5, and Alexandra Williams, 11.
Rhys Mulveny, 8, shows off his winning medal for the Kiddie K race.
Brooke Spahr, 5, is all smiles as she enjoys the complimentary ice cream.
Elle Oldham gets her face painted by Kellie Bergen.
Holly Purcell makes a soft catch during the egg toss.
Hy-Point farms owners (l-r) Sarah and Kathleen Meany, Jess Paski and Jay Meany donated to the event to raise funds for the Salvation Army Toy Shop.
Senator Ernie Lopez attended the event and posed with the Salvation Army officers. Shown are (l-r) Major Alma Cain, Capt. Oscar Rolon, Lopez and Major Paul Cain.
Madison Williams, 4, loved the free ice cream.

Santa and his elves, along with about 300 runners, walkers and kiddie runners, braved the heat and humidity to make the Lewes Dairy Christmas in July 5K and Family Party a success as they raised funds for the Salvation Army Toy Shop. The event was held at the American Legion Post 17 in Lewes.

“It was a real family event,” said organizer Sherry Hastings. “We wanted to bring the community together for a really fun time. It was a very successful event.”

Races2Run hosted a Kiddie K along with a 5K and a walking event. After the races, the children’s activities included face painting, egg toss, whipped cream pie-eating contest and ball toss. Ice cream, Lewes Dairy egg nog, Christmas cookies and many other treats and drinks were available for all to enjoy.

The Salvation Army Toy Shop helped 35,000 families in Delaware last year. Teaming with the Lewes Dairy and Hy-Point Family made for a successful event. “The Lewes Dairy and Hy-Point Farms Family believes in giving to the less fortunate,” said Hastings. “It was so fun and we had such support that we are already looking forward to next year.”

 

 

 

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