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Beebe Medical Foundation and Rehoboth Art League Prepare for the 22nd annual Best of the Beach Art Auction

04/21/11

Beebe Medical Foundation's 22nd Annual Best of the Beach Art Auction and Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday, June 11, at 6 p.m. under a tent on the grounds of Beebe Medical Center's Beebe Health Campus, located on Route 24 in Rehoboth Beach.

The annual Best of the Beach fundraiser galvanizes community support for both Beebe Medical Center and the Rehoboth Art League. This important fundraising event becomes more exciting each year, and well deserves its top billing as the most enjoyable evening of the summer season.

This year Big Fish Grill will cater and the ever popular Love Seed Mama Jump will keep partygoers on the dance floor. Local painter Barbara Petterson will be the featured artist in the live auction with her colorful acrylic Reflection that depicts a small boat docked in the Lewes Harbor. Barbara is known for her use of bright, crisp colors and rich textures. There also will be the traditional silent auction featuring art and gift items.

The proceeds from this year's event will support the purchase of a second radiation therapy system for the Tunnell Cancer Center, as well as the programs of the Rehoboth Art League.

The new radiation therapy system will allow Tunnell Cancer Center to meet the community's growing need for cancer treatment. The Radiation Oncology Department treats between 40 to 50 patients a day, which already has led to radiation treatments having to be delivered into the evening hours. At the current pace, it is anticipated that the number of patients will increase this year alone by 10 percent. A second system will mean that all patients will be scheduled during daytime hours when it is safer to travel for elderly patients. In addition, there will be no interruption in treatment schedules if one of the systems needs maintenance or repair.

At Tunnell Cancer Center, our goal is to continually improve and expand the medical services we deliver to our patients, says Brian Costleigh, MD, a radiation oncologist and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology who is also this year's Honorary Event Chair. The new linear accelerator will allow us to offer more treatment options to our patients, and to keep up with the increasing demand for up-to-date and quality cancer care.

The Rehoboth Art League (RAL) is a member arts organization with the mission to teach, inspire and encourage the artistic spirit in the region. Though the majority of its programs take place on its historic campus, located in Henlopen Acres, others, most notably, the visual arts summer outreach program, are presented in communities throughout Sussex County. Though it has a strong focus on visual arts, the RAL has also brought numerous cultural opportunities to Southern Delaware including art classes, exhibits, events, lectures, film, poetry and more.

Beebe Medical Foundation has numerous partnerships with local organizations, including the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. Beebe Medical Center will sponsor a performance by the Rippingtons on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Proceeds from this Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival concert will support the healthcare services provided by Beebe Medical Center.

Tickets are still available for the 22nd Annual Best of the Beach Art Auction and Dinner Dance. For ticket or sponsorship information please call Beebe Medical Foundation at (302) 644-2900 or order online at www.beebemedicalfoundation.org. Beebe Medical Foundation was established in 1989 with the sole mission to raise philanthropic support for Beebe Medical Center. The Foundation is located at 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. The Rehoboth Art League is located at 12 Dodds Lane and can be reached at (302) 227-4121 or online by visiting www.rehobothartleague.org. Tickets for the Rippingtons concert on October 12 are available at http://rehobothjazz.com/.