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Harry K Foundation combats hunger with Christmas Gala

Harry Keswani and his family get together at the 12th annual Christmas gala. Shown are (l-r) Harry and Sonia Keswani, daughter Anjali Keswani and daughter Meg Keswani and Neel Divecha. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
December 20, 2024

The 12th annual Harry K Foundation Christmas Gala was held Dec. 14, at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. It was a festive evening of giving, community and celebration to fight childhood hunger in Delaware. 

The event, themed Golden Hour, featured a gourmet dinner, open bar and live entertainment by The Funsters and 2nd Time Around. A live and silent auction featured Harry K custom jewelry and culinary-themed travel excursions.

All funds from the evening support the Harry K Foundation’s efforts to combat childhood hunger in Delaware. The foundation, established by Harry Keswani, raises funds to help end the problem of food insecurity in Delaware. Funds are dispersed through the Food Bank of Delaware to support school backpack programs and 50 school pantries in Delaware.

For more information about the Harry K Foundation, go to harrykfoundation.org.

 

Enjoying the event are (l-r) Drs. Maria and Joydeep Haldar, Dr. Reetu Singh, Dr. Vikas Bhatra, Drs. Neepa and Uday Jani, Sonia and Harry Keswani, Drs. Menu and Shalini Shegal, and Jay and Tara Becker.
The 2nd Time Around quartet plays easy listening music during the happy hour and dinner.
Ray Williams and Kathryn Hanlon celebrate their recent engagement at the event.
Tarrie Miller Ferguson, right, and her husband Dave pose for a portrait before the event. Miller acted as emcee for the gala.
Larry and Stephanie Haas take a moment for a picture during happy hour.
Miss Delaware 2024 Nova Gaffney poses with Kelli and Mike Meoli.
Sharp-dressed men at the event are Dru Tevis, left, and Chase Cline.
Harry and Sonia Keswani have a moment with Gov. John Carney and his wife, Tracey.
Harry Keswani and his good friend Dr. Uday Jani pose together at the event. Jani heads up the backpack challenge at the event.
Terri and Bill Suess dance to the funky beat of The Funsters.
The Funsters play the Ronettes song “Be My Baby.”
Shown enjoying happy hour are (l-r) Judy Smyk, Marci and Dan Urgo and Steve Smyk.
Jeff Chorman and his wife Molly have a great time at happy hour.
Cape Gazette publisher Chris Rausch arrives at the gala with his wife Alice.
Tarrie Ferguson acts as emcee for the event.
Professional auctioneer Randy Ridgley handles the live auction.
Enjoying the evening are (l-r) Vicki and Billy Suess and Matt and Meghan King.
The Delaware State Police honor guard posts the colors before the event.
The Rehoboth Beach Country Club ballroom is beautifully decorated for the event.
Having a great time are (l-r) Bill and Kelly Zolper, Kim Schaeffer and Peter Campanella.
Dr. Uday Jani runs the backpack challenge.
Friends posing for a picture are (l-r) Joanne Donnelly, Anna Flynn, Nancy Tolan, Gail Coles, Jen Heilmann, Robin Braver, Ellen Shea, Lois Anne, Bullen and Nancy Eick.
Tables are set.
The calm before the storm.
Attendees get down to the music of The Funsters.

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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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