Chadds Ford Rocks

Posted by Emily Myers on July 16, 2014

More than one hundred fans from the Chadds Ford Business Association cheered on the Blue Rocks baseball team Friday, July 11. The event was the fourth annual benefit the Friends of Brandywine Battlefield.

Jim DeFrank’s team from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services was in the first row. Sitting directly behind home plate can be a risky as a pop up fly landed in their row.

The temperature was set for a perfect summer evening. Three generations of Leaders enjoyed the game. Leader Sunoco is a corporate sponsor of the event.

The Blue Rocks handed the Salem Red Sox a 2-0 defeat. For those who aren’t complete baseball fans there was other entertainment.

Chickie & Pete’s crabfries and dip were a big draw. The line was so long it took 1 to 2 innings to get served.

Kate Delosso, event organizer, with husband Tony.

Team Ghost Riders for Cowboy Monkey Rodeo is billed as “always a fan favorite.” Capuchin cowboy monkeys mounted on sheep dogs rounded up three goats.

The night was crowned by fireworks. Cars stopped along I-95 to see the display. “The fireworks were fantastic! The win was a great bonus. Great night.” Thom McGurn.

Corporate sponsors for the event were Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Jim DeFrank and Beth Alois, Chadds Ford Live, Compton-Pizzirusso, Inc. Leader Sunoco, Office Basics, Pennock Insurance, Inc. and WSFS.

More than $1000 was raised at the benefit. The amount raised will be matched by the Phyllis Recca Foundation. The checks will be presented in the September 4 meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association at Brandywine Prime.

About Emily Myers

Emily Myers has lived and worked in Chadds Ford for over thirty five years. She founded the parent company of Chadds Ford Live, Decision Design Research, Inc., in 1982. ChaddsFordLive.com represents the confluence of Myers' long time, deep involvement in technology and community. Myers was a founding member of the Chadds Ford Business Association and currently serves on its board of directors. Her hobbies include bridge, golf, photography and Tai Chi. She lives with her husband, Jim Lebedda, in Chadds Ford Township.