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Grass Roots Rescue holds Heel & Hooch Gala

Weir presented Volunteer of the Year
Grass Roots Rescue volunteers get together for a group photo at the sixth annual Heels & Hooch Gala. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 2, 2024

Great food, libations and fun were the order of the evening as Grass Roots Rescue held its sixth annual Heels & Hooch Gala at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort Oct. 19.

Nearly 175 attendees honored GRR’s volunteers and enjoyed an evening raising funds for the foster based canine rescue.

Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Jessica Weir. The Unsung Hero was presented to Sherrie Andrews. The Hooch’s Heart Award was presented to the husband and wife team of Andrew and Amanda Lyon.

“We are so appreciative of the community’s support,” said GRR founder Karli Crenshaw. “Without it we would not be able to make such a difference in the lives of so many incredibly deserving dogs. Thank you for helping us help the ones that need us the most.”

For more information, go to grrde.org.

 

Grass Roots Rescue board member Taylor Reid welcomes the attendees to the event.
Philomena Kline, left, and Christina Gaul show off their appreciation certificates from the Grass Roots Rescue board.
The Grass Roots Rescue board members are (l-r) Sarah Warren, Adrienne Hegman, Karen Sipple, Karli Crenshaw, Benny Hamilton, Brandy Zissimos, Jana Buttram and Taylor Reid.
Getting a picture are (l-r) Michael Pfaffenhauser, Dr. Mallory Alexander and Hannah and Ricky Cook.
Enjoying the evening are (l-r) Bill and Megan Rash and Bobbie Arndt and Adam McKinley.
A cooler and two tickets to a Ravens game were ready to make a guests’ tailgate party a hit.
Grass Roots Rescue founder Karli Crenshaw presents the Volunteer of the Year Award to Jessica Weir.
Grass Roots Rescue founder Karli Crenshaw presents the Hooch’s Heart Award to Andrew and Amanda Lyon.
Grass Roots Rescue founder Karli Crenshaw presents the Unsung Hero Award to Sherrie Andrews.
Sarah Warren and Lucas Messick enjoy a wonderful evening.
Jessica Weir shows her Volunteer of the Year Award.
Guests danced the evening away to the music of DJ Chino.
The last three Volunteer of the Year Award winners are (l-r) Jessica Weir, Sherri Cook and Cliff Rose.
Silas Fielder, left, and Abi Pacinelli enjoy the evening.
Canine useful baskets were in the silent auction.
Taking a moment for a photo are (l-r) Kevin and Reinie Thompson and Sam and Devon Norwood.
A popular silent auction item was a Bad Hair Day basket of goodies.

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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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