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Rehoboth Jazz Festival supports Tunnell cancer patients

August 14, 2017

The Beebe Medical Foundation recently received a $15,000 donation from the Delaware Celebration of Jazz, producers of the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. This generous gift was presented to the foundation July 13 by board members Dennis Santangini and Kas Naylor. The gift will be used to help serve oncology patients at Beebe Healthcare's Tunnell Cancer Center.

"We are so thankful for this year's contribution from the Rehoboth Jazz Festival in addition to their past 12 years of generosity," said Tom Protack, Beebe Medical Foundation vice president of development.

Thirteen years ago, the Delaware Celebration of Jazz selected the Tunnell Cancer Center as its designated recipient for the festival's proceeds. On a personal note, Delaware Celebration of Jazz Board President Dennis Santangini said, "Years ago, when my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, Beebe Healthcare's Tunnell Cancer Center, and in particular Dr. Peri, provided us with tremendous support and compassion during that difficult time. In an effort to keep this wonderful institution helping people who have been afflicted with the disease, we chose Tunnell Cancer Center as our charitable designation.”

Naylor said, "If not for Denny, I'm not sure we'd still have the Jazz Festival. His commitment and hard work has helped this annual festival continue to grow and flourish."

While he has always had a strong passion and appreciation for music as well as bringing that to the larger community, Santangini chuckles as he confides, "I can't even carry a tune in the shower."

"We are so honored to receive such generous support from the Jazz Festival. This gift comes a few short weeks after the passing of Leon Galitzin, who was such a strong and loyal advocate for our Beebe Tunnell Cancer Center. We will always remember Leon for his love of life and support of Beebe. A special thanks to Denny and Kas for your wonderful partnership with Beebe and for your ongoing support and commitment to the Tunnell Cancer Center," said Judy Aliquo, CFRE, president and CEO, Beebe Medical Foundation.

Save the date for the 28th Annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival produced by the Delaware Celebration of Jazz 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to be held Oct. 12-15. For more information, visit www.rehobothjazz.com. Beebe Healthcare is a sponsor of the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival for the Opening Night and the Saturday night 7:30 p.m. All-Star show.

Beebe Medical Foundation was established in 1989 with the sole mission to raise philanthropic support for Beebe Healthcare. The foundation is located at 902 Savannah Road, Lewes. To learn more about how to give, contact the Beebe Medical Foundation at 302-644-2900 or online at www.beebemedicalfoundation.org.

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