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Dewey Goes Pink raises funds for breast cancer
The largest group for the Dewey Goes Pink was Wise will Rise. Jessica Wise, a Polytech High School and Shippensburg University graduate, is a breast cancer survivor. She’s currently enrolled in the nursing program at Gwynedd Mercy University. DAN COOK PHOTOS
October 16, 2019
Dewey Beach was a sea of pink as the ninth annual Dewey Goes Pink stepped off Oct. 5. The fundraiser benefits the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.
The largest group for the Dewey Goes Pink was Wise will Rise. Jessica Wise, a Polytech High School and Shippensburg University graduate, is a breast cancer survivor. She’s currently enrolled in the nursing program at Gwynedd Mercy University. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Friends participating in Dewey Goes Pink include (l-r) Robin Ehrich, Lynnie Davis, Nancy Pote, Meg McHugh Michael Crowley and Lauri Rodpwski.
Sarah Vandersteur displays her unique Dewey Goes Pink headwear.
Nancy Colby, left, and Pat Wright pose for the camera.
The #LIVELIKEANNIEGALLI group walked fro Annie Galli who passed away in August 2018.
Supporting the Girls team started participating in Dewey Goes Pink in 2011, after team members lost their mothers to breast cancer. Shown are (l-r) Devon Fretz, Karen Butterweck, Dee Zaborowski, Kelly Valentine, Debbie Peterman, Lauren Wiley, Sandy Penman, Ivy Benson and Dallas Mattay.
Steve “Monty” Montgomery welcomes participants to Dewey Goes Pink.
Kristen McGee of Kristen and the Noise sings the national anthem before the race.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Dewey Mayor TJ Redefer, Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, and Minnie Pettengell.
Friends (l-r) Marsha Melton, Robin Davis, Paula Angelucci, Donna Novakk and Diane Dinorscia.
Dawn Knowles of Lincoln shows off her unique costume.
Julia Wise poses with Shippensburg University teammates. Shown (l-r) are Amanda Frank, Jordan Kengor, Wise and Annemarie Scericola.
Participants enjoyed a buffet after the 5K race.
Passing out refreshments at the event are (l-r) Lora Nachena, Sharon Liebal and Alyse Squillace.
Racers get excited about the 5K.
And they’re off!
Runners jockey for position at the start.
A beautiful fall sky greets Dewey Goes Pink.
Kristen and the Noise entertains the crowd.
The crowd celebrates Dewey Goes Pink.
Dewey Goes Pink participants were treated to a flyover and brilliant blue skies at the event. TERESA RODRIGUEZ PHOTO
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.
