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Ninth MERR Finraiser a success
Executive Director Suzanne Thurman talks about Shamrock, a seal who was entangled in fishing line, rescued and released.
December 12, 2013
MERR's on call vet Dee Holm with Haven Lake Animal Hospital in Milford attended the fundraiser. BY DENY HOWETH
Celebrity sommeliers were Terry Plowman and Betsy Reamer pouring wines donated by Teller Wines. BY DENY HOWETH
Patty and Dr. Tom Shreeve of Lewes enjoy the festive event. BY DENY HOWETH
Silent auction items drew lots of interest. BY DENY HOWETH
Volunteers manned the MERR-chandise booth at the auction. BY DENY HOWETH
Education is a large part of MERR's purpose. This display shows of past successes and presents bones of mammals who didn't fare as well BY DENY HOWETH
33 1/3 played for the hundreds of attendees. BY DENY HOWETH
Gregg Rosner passes through the crowd with the official Mermaid quilt hand pieced by Donna Ferragut and co-designed by Thurman's daughter, Carly, was a hot item at the live auction. BY DENY HOWETH
Kara Okonewski, MERR volunteer passes through the crowd with Kevin Fleming's donation of a Grey Seal. BY DENY HOWETH
Approximately 100 guests turned out at the Lewes Yacht Club Nov. 23 to support the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute. About 40 volunteers helped behind the scenes to organize a silent auction and a live auction, which together raised $15,500.
MERR is Delaware's only authorized stranding response organization for marine mammals and sea turtles. To become a member, donate or volunteer, go to www.merrinstitute.org.
