June 20th, 2015

Walking Sussex, Cancer Support Community, Survivors Across Sussex, 16 Miles or BUST, Team, 16 Mile Brewery was the Final Destination!! Cancer Survivors Rock After Party, Georgetown, Delaware

It has been a week since our 16 Miles or BUST team participated in a 16 Mile Walk to raise money for the Cancer Support Community Delaware.  We are all still talking about it because it was so much fun.  Everyone survived the heat….I think there were more like 17 1/2 miles, going through the Circle in Georgetown.

Our team was comprised of 10 amazing women…and one guy, who is pretty awesome himself.  These women and Jamin (our guy) have a thirst for life.  They have had their ups and downs like everyone else.  They have faced those curve balls that life throws to you when you least expect it, and they have handled them with courage.  3 of them were breast cancer survivors.  They are fit, they laugh, and they can also let their hair down.  They are professionals, mothers, grandmothers, well traveled and well read, as well.  The following photo makes me laugh…with Jamin.  He wore the pink hat that said “Women Who Behave Rarely Make History”!!

Before starting our walk, Jamin brought us all together in an uplifting prayer giving thanks, and praying for peace, hope and health for those afflicted with cancer.

Police escort…our route was a little dangerous, more so, at this time of the year.  Every mile we had water, and every 2 miles we had fruit and granola bars.

We walked in groups of two or three, and then, we would change and formed other groups, which made it easier.

Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or another and being that June is Cancer Survivors Month, cars passing by kept honking their horns all through our journey.  All services provided by Cancer Support Community Delaware are free of charge.  For more information, please call them at 302-645-9150.  Or, visit their website…http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.

It was so darn hot…but at least there was a breeze, and the Sussex County Corvette Club was transporting anyone that had had enough.

At the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge, the Sussex Tech Band received us.  I believe that was mile 7.

Dreaming about a cold beer….16 Mile Brewery’s was hosting the Cancer Survivors Rock After Party.

Music and Bethany Blues Lewes….Food Truck!!  Games, massages for the walkers, as well.

16 Mile Brewery….air condition, please.  And, a cold Beer.  It is located at 413 S Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947.  Website?  http://www.16milebrewery.com.  Tel. 302-253-8816

The tasting room is open Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Friday from Noon until 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from Noon until 5 p.m.

Crisp and clean…Blues’ Golden was just delicious.  For the event a little twist to this favorite beer, adding ginger, coconut and mango.  Very good!!

The Tours are Friday and Saturday from Noon until 3p.m. on the hour.  Please call ahead for private tours and tastings.  Tel. 302-253-8816.

Events:  Wednesday…Farmers’ Market.  Friday…Live Music (you may bring food into the Brewery).  Every week-end…Food Trucks.

If you are planning on having a party, please call them at the above mentioned telephone.

Visiting the Delaware Beaches…don’t want to drive?  Let the Jolly Trolley do all the driving from Dewey to the Brewery.  Round trip is $40 per person on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Pick up and drop off is at Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill. You will get a private tour and tasting.  Also, specials at Gary’s before and after.  To make a reservation, please visit http://www.jollytrolley.com.  Or, email reservations@jollytrolley.com.  Tel. 302-227-1197

Meet some of our 16 Miles or BUST walkers as they arrived at 16 Mile Brewery:

Note:  Thanks to Ann Raskauskas of Bethany Area Realty in Bethany Beach for the T-Shirts she offered us from her annual event, Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun/Walk.  It happens on the Saturday of Mother’s Day Week-End.  For more information, please visit  http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com

Have a good one!!

August 13th, 2014

4th Annual Wings of Hope Kicks-Off, Wednesday, August 13th, Campaing For Hope, Butterfly Release, Saturday, September 13th, Cancer Support Community Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, Sussex County

The mission at The Cancer Support Community Delaware is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.  It is the only organization in Delaware dedicated exclusively to helping people cope with and manage the emotional aspect of cancer.  The professionally led programs provide emotional support, education and hope.  Best of all, all of the programs are offered free of charge.

4th ANNUAL WINGS OF HOPE KICK-OFF

Today, Wednesday, the 13th of August is the official kick off date for the 4th Annual Wings of Hope…the Campaing of Hope.  This prelude to the much anticipated Butterfly Release that will be taking place on Saturday, September 13th.

Businesses and organizations throughout Sussex County will be selling seeded paper buterflies to honor friends and loved ones impacted by cancer.

Epworth United Methodist Church, Grace United Methodist Church, All Saints’ Church, Dimitra Yoga, Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Tomato Sunshine and Surf Bagel are just a few of the locations selling butterflies.

Beauties and Butterflies — Salons Suporting Cancer Support Community Delaware chaired by Drexel Davison of Bad Hair Day? includes over a dozen beauty salons participating in the Wings of Hope by selling butterflies.  For a complete list of butterfly sales locations, please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org/wingsofhope.php.

Thousands of paper butterflies will be displayed at the Wings of Hope – A Butterfly Release on 9/13 on the grounds of the Medical Arts Building at the Beebe Health Campus on Rt. 24 in Rehoboth Beach.

This very special celebration of life is highlighted with the release of 250 live Monarch butterflies in recognition of Sussex County friends and neighbors impacted by cancer.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the admission is free.  The event will also feature vendors, demos, refreshments, and children’s activities.

For more information about the Cancer Support Community Delaware and the Wings of Hope, visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org, or, call 302-645-9150.

Have a great day….sun is coming out!!