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Delaware Heart and Stroke Ball raises funds

Enjoying the Heart and Stroke Ball are (l-r) Marisa Flanigan, David Gonce, Miss Delaware 2021 Sophie Phillips, Tom Protack, Sean Flanigan and Kelci Atkins. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
April 27, 2022

The Delaware Heart and Stroke Ball was held at Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach April 22. Those who attended celebrated the important work of the American Heart Association in Delaware. Thomas J. Hanna and wife Lexie were co-chairs for the event. 

Alan and Ellen Levin were presented the James H. Gilliam Jr. Award for their significant contributions to the health, welfare and benefit of the Delaware community.

All funds raised through the Heart Ball campaign will support the American Heart Association, which funds public and professional education, advocacy and scientific research. To date, more than $300,000 has been raised for cardiovascular research in Delaware. 

“The Delaware Heart Ball is one of our community’s most important and significant events,” said David Morris, executive director of the American Heart Association in Delaware. “The Heart Ball raises awareness and significant funds for cardiovascular issues in our community, and it also celebrates the results of our research, advocacy and educational programs at work.”

To learn more about the American Heart Association, go to heart.org.

Having a good time on the deck are (l-r) Matt Rice, Kim Lewis, Regina Alba and Lisa Tighe.
Bartenders Robbie LaBlanc, left, and Paul Karp keep the libations flowing on the outdoor deck.
The group Eleven Eleven kept the party hopping throughout the evening.
Taking a moment for a picture are (l-r) Vince and Carrie Robertson and Stacy and Todd Lawson.
An American Heart Association ice sculpture adorns the center of the ballroom.
Speaking about their expansion of services and how DNREC was working with them to answer the demands of increasing population in Sussex are (l-r) Dave Spacht, president of Artesian Water Company; Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton; John Thaeder, senior VP of Artesian; and Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes.
Monica Williams enjoys the fire on the outdoor deck.
Posing for the camera are (l-r) Karen Gritton, Pamela Robichaud and Tracy Peoples.
Lead singer Leo Johnson of Eleven Eleven entertains the crowd at the event.
Derrick Noel starts a free hand painting for the event.
Enjoying the evening on the deck are (l-r) Ginette Torres, Lizette Kennedy and Amanda Hanna.
The Black plate 8-771 brought a winning bid of $10,000.
Nicole Bear, left, and Alexandra Hussain were the light carriers for the live auction.
DJ Manny Man acts as emcee for the event.
Heart and Stroke Ball co-chairs Lexie and TJ Hanna address the crowd at the event.
Tom Trader acts as auctioneer for the evening.
Cheryl Crowe and Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton, share a picture in front of the ice sculpture.
Jennifer and Marcus Parrish speak of the treatment their children received with the AHA.
Allen and Ellen Levin was presented the James H. Gilliam Award from event chair TJ Hanna.
Allen and Ellen Levin was presented with the James H. Gilliam Award.
Event chairs Lexie and TJ Hanna enjoy a moment with Chris and Norma Locke.
Derrick Noel stands next to his finished painting completed at the event.
Taking advantage of the beautiful sunset are (l-r) David and Mihaela Plaza and Alice and Robert Martinelli.
Delaware American Heart Association Executive Director David Morris speaks to the work accomplished by the Heart Ball.
June Mahon, of the American Heart Association in New Jersey, bids at the silent auction.
Styling at the event are Dina, left, and Jim Perry.
Enjoying the sunset on the deck are (l-r) Pam Cornforth, Doug Conn and Katie Wilkinson.
Sarah Duncan of Dover had the winning bid of $10,000 for the Delaware black 8-771 license plate.
Ray Petrunich celebrates his winning bid for an offshore fishing trip.
Serving up the SoDel treats are Katie Frederick, right, and Charlie Moronski.
Enjoying the evening are Kathleen Jennings, left, and her husband David White.
Simon Gardner, 7, donated $2,500 to the American Heart Association. He was a recipient of open-heart surgery.
Taking advantage of the beautiful sunset are (l-r) Tiffani Taylor, Dr. Kirill Alekseyev and his wife Sophia and Erin Del Farno and her husband George W. Del Farno.
Enjoying a moment are the American Heart Association’s Tracie Slade, David Morris and Lauren Rose.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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