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SoDel Cares holds fundraiser

Shown at the fundraiser are (l-r) Scott Kammerer, president and CEO of SoDel Concepts; Lyndsey Barry, controller; and Alan Levine, advisor. "We feel a great responsibility to continue Matt’s mission,” Kammerer said. “He was committed to so many principles, the most important of which was to do whatever you can to help those who are less fortunate than yourself.” BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Steven Billups
October 11, 2015
Hoping their parents will get the hint, at right are (l-r) Mikey Frederick, Carson Kammerer and Finbar Rishko show them how to bid on the long board skate board. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Ellen Levine, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee and Debbie Kee. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Socializing at the fundraiser are (l-r) Michael and Karen Brannick and Kevin and Jenn McPherson. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Drexel Davison and Pamela Aquilani share a moment at the SoDel Cares event. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Enjoying the social atmosphere are (l-r) Scott Green, Bob Yesbek and Dr. Michael Hurd. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
SoDEl Concepts fans from Bethany Beach (l-r) Chris and Ray Aumiller and Mimi and Phil Drew enjoy the fundraiser. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Supporting the cause are (l-r) Steve Himmelfarb, and Jeanne and Bill Allan. Bill Allan is the senior vice president of the Southern Delaware branch of the Delaware Community Foundation. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Lauren Robertson, left, and SoDel's Lindsey Barry are happy to be able to support SoDel Cares. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Ronnie Burkle, corporate chef for SoDel Concepts, introduces Matt Haley’s Moto Guzo, which fetched $8,500 for SoDel Cares. BY PAM AQUILANI PHOTO

SoDel Cares, a new nonprofit launched by SoDel Concepts, held its first fundraiser and live auction Sept. 26, at Fish On in the Villages of Five Points in Lewes.

SoDel Cares was inspired by SoDel Concepts' founder Matt Haley, the Cape Region's well-known philanthropist who died suddenly in August 2014. In its first year, SoDel Cares will earmark funds for causes that benefit children, at-risk youth, adults who are re-entering society from the prison system, and the elderly who need assistance. Beneficiaries include the Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club, The Freeman Stage at Bayside, the Music School of Delaware's Milford location and Pathways to Success. Funds will stay in Delaware. The exception is the SoDel Teachers Fund, which grants $500 to educators who also work for SoDel to put toward classroom costs or student programming. Some of the teachers who receive the grants may live outside Delaware.

“It was exciting to see so many customers and friends come out to support SoDel Cares, which means so much to our SoDel family,” said Scott Kammerer, founder of SoDel Cares.

Among the silent auction items was Haley’s 2013 Moto Guzzi, an Italian motorcycle, which was purchased for $8,500. Guests also bid on a four-day, three-night stay at the Conti di San Bonifacio Wine Resort in Tuscany, which went for $10,000. For $4,000, one winning bidder receives dinner for 10, hosted and prepared by food writer Bob Yesbek and Bob Ciprietti, owner of Touch of Italy.

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