[from left] Caroline O’Toole, Maureen DePolo, Lisa Lee, Tara Robinson, Sharon Baxter, Jill Brugger, known as “the core,” came together at the Parker House Quincy Lee Foundation Fundraiser.
SEA GIRT — Rainy weather did not deter the large crowd that gathered at The Parker House on Monday, Sept. 10 for the 10th Annual Quincy Lee Foundation [QLF] Benefit for pediatric cancer research.
Lisa Lee, founder of the QLF, said she had been concerned the previous weekend that the inclimate weather would keep people at home. She was, however, happily surprised when over 320 tickets were sold at a packed Parker House with friends and family who have been attending the event for the past 10 years.
The 10th Annual QLF Benefit brought in $40,000, which brings the total that the QLF has raised over the past 10 years close to $500,000. 100 percent of all the proceeds go directly to the Quincy Lee Endowed Research Fellowship at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
The fellowship, when fully funded, provides in perpetuity, a research oncologist specializing in children’s cancers. According to Ms. Lee, this is very important, “as less than four percent of all cancer funding goes to pediatric cancer research.”
Guests were treated to signature dishes from 15 of the shore’s best restaurants and bars as they made their way around the Parker House porch.
Bar Anticipation, Boathouse Bar and Grill, Brandl, The Cabin, The Column’s, Four Winds, Fratello’s, Green Planet Coffee, Langosta Lounge, The Macaroon Shop, McGillicuddy's, Mossuto’s Market, The Parker House, Smiths of Philadelphia and St. Stephen’s Green Publick House, wowed and savored the crowd. Delicious seafood, pasta and other specialties as well as desserts and unique drinks made it a delectable night for all attendees.
Of the QLF Benefit, Ms. Lee said, “It’s truly a labor of love with family and friends who help make the benefit a success! Some are local and some drive in from neighboring states or fly across the country to lend a hand.”
“The Parker House owners, Frank Matthews, Michael Wright, Shane Matthews, manager Tony Sofia and The Parker House staff, along with liquor distributors, Shore Points and Page Ritchie, and the many local businesses, who so graciously donate year after year for the gift basket raffle and silent auction, make the event run very smoothly.”
“This year we had so many prizes that it seemed as if everyone knew at least one person in their group who won a raffle! Another noteworthy act of generosity is that The Parker House staff donated back all their tips from the night to the Foundation – such big heartedness!”
Ms. Lee went on to say, “I love the Annual QLF Benefit because it reminds me of how lucky my family is to have such wonderful support. After Quincy died from cancer at 6 years of age, our world was forever changed. Establishing the foundation gave us something positive to focus on after the horrible tragedy of losing our daughter. It allows us to help ‘all kids with cancer’… just what Quincy had wanted. We feel truly blessed by this wonderful shore community!”
The 11th Annual Quincy Lee Foundation Benefit at The Parker House is already scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
“I love the annual QLF Benefit because it reminds me of how lucky my family is to have such wonderful support.”
LISA LEE Founder of the Quincy Lee Foundation
Lisa Lee, founder of the QLF, said she had been concerned the previous weekend that the inclimate weather would keep people at home. She was, however, happily surprised when over 320 tickets were sold at a packed Parker House with friends and family who have been attending the event for the past 10 years.
The 10th Annual QLF Benefit brought in $40,000, which brings the total that the QLF has raised over the past 10 years close to $500,000. 100 percent of all the proceeds go directly to the Quincy Lee Endowed Research Fellowship at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
The fellowship, when fully funded, provides in perpetuity, a research oncologist specializing in children’s cancers. According to Ms. Lee, this is very important, “as less than four percent of all cancer funding goes to pediatric cancer research.”
Guests were treated to signature dishes from 15 of the shore’s best restaurants and bars as they made their way around the Parker House porch.
Bar Anticipation, Boathouse Bar and Grill, Brandl, The Cabin, The Column’s, Four Winds, Fratello’s, Green Planet Coffee, Langosta Lounge, The Macaroon Shop, McGillicuddy's, Mossuto’s Market, The Parker House, Smiths of Philadelphia and St. Stephen’s Green Publick House, wowed and savored the crowd. Delicious seafood, pasta and other specialties as well as desserts and unique drinks made it a delectable night for all attendees.
Of the QLF Benefit, Ms. Lee said, “It’s truly a labor of love with family and friends who help make the benefit a success! Some are local and some drive in from neighboring states or fly across the country to lend a hand.”
“The Parker House owners, Frank Matthews, Michael Wright, Shane Matthews, manager Tony Sofia and The Parker House staff, along with liquor distributors, Shore Points and Page Ritchie, and the many local businesses, who so graciously donate year after year for the gift basket raffle and silent auction, make the event run very smoothly.”
“This year we had so many prizes that it seemed as if everyone knew at least one person in their group who won a raffle! Another noteworthy act of generosity is that The Parker House staff donated back all their tips from the night to the Foundation – such big heartedness!”
Ms. Lee went on to say, “I love the Annual QLF Benefit because it reminds me of how lucky my family is to have such wonderful support. After Quincy died from cancer at 6 years of age, our world was forever changed. Establishing the foundation gave us something positive to focus on after the horrible tragedy of losing our daughter. It allows us to help ‘all kids with cancer’… just what Quincy had wanted. We feel truly blessed by this wonderful shore community!”
The 11th Annual Quincy Lee Foundation Benefit at The Parker House is already scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
“I love the annual QLF Benefit because it reminds me of how lucky my family is to have such wonderful support.”
LISA LEE Founder of the Quincy Lee Foundation
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