MannyPalooza Cinco for MusicWorks!

All anyone could say was "wow, it's going to be hot!" Well, that was an understatement. Although, by our turnout, it did not seem to stop anyone form enjoying the fifth annual MannyPalooza on Saturday July 24th! Crabs, chicken, salads, sandwiches, pizza, cupcakes, tira misu, just to mention some of the eats many donated from local vendors in the Delaware county area. Misting stations, dodge ball, basketball all enjoyed by adults and children that attended. Then the music started! Tony & Petie Del Pizzo got the entertainment started with Petie's awesome renditions of favorite pop tunes accompanied by her extremely talented brother Tony on guitar. Del's Groove soon hit the blacktop and the party went on till it got dark.

This was the 2nd year for Del's Groove donating all proceeds to MusicWorks, http://www.musicworkswonders.com/ raising over a thousand dollars to provide individuals of all ages with special needs through music therapy.

Everyone had a wonderful time despite the heat. There are so many to thank for the success this year, I hope I do not leave anyone out. First, Del's Groove, http://www.delsgroove.com/ for once again donating their time. It is important for us to give back, also mentioning several band members cut their family vacations short to make this wonderful event. So, thanks to Rob, Anthony & Raymond of Del's Groove and their very understanding families. All of our friends, families, and residents of Havertown that participated. Bandleader Emanuel Del Pizzo's wife Teresa, and Maria & Clay for their never ending hard work in all that heat along with their children, we love you guys! Lori O'leary for pounding the phones along with above mentioned for donations, it is so difficult in this economy to ask for free goods.

Thanks to Panera Bread Co, Rocky's Catering, Peace a Pizza, Soprano's, (so sorry if I left anyone out), special thanks to The Drexelbrook http://www.drexelbrookcatering.com/ , Colonial Village Manoa, http://www.colonialvillagemeatmarkets.com/ .

So, thank you ALL! See you, next MannyPalooza!!!

~Susan