The Starboard Owner, Steve Montgomery, Honors His Mother's Commitment to Breast Cancer Education

Steve “Monty” Montgomery, owner of the Starboard Restaurant & Bar in Dewey Beach, is a man that takes breast cancer seriously. As the father of two young girls, ages one and four, and the son of a 25-year breast cancer survivor, he knows how the disease can affect someone’s life. Steve’s mother, Barbara Montgomery, passed away 6 months ago and he is trying to continue his mother’s work—being an advocate for breast cancer.

Steve and his wife with his mother, Barbara, and father.

“My mother was a big supporter of breast cancer research,” Steve said.  “She enjoyed learning about new treatments and advances. She took a lot of pride in keeping up with new research."

Steve’s mother was also passionate about raising money for breast cancer research.  Steve has taken it upon himself to continue her good work by holding fundraisers for breast cancer organizations. This year’s 21st Annual Starboard Golf Extravaganza was held on May 9. The tournament raised $3500 for DBCC’s programs and services! To see photos of the golf tournament, click here.

Steve Montgomery (right) with DBCC's Priscilla Rakestraw at the Golf Extravaganza.

 “So many of our customers are affected by the disease so it’s a perfect place to raise awareness and money for the cause,” Steve said.  He explains that many of his customers say “thank you” when they hear of the Starboard’s fundraising efforts for breast cancer.  And the Starboard Golf Extravaganza is not your average golf tournament—the staff at Starboard makes this event a blast.  “We show people that fundraising doesn’t have to be boring and we can have fun while raising money for a good cause.”

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Steve and his team will be making fundraising fun once again on Saturday, October 8 with the Starboard’s First Annual Dewey Does Pink 5K – The ‘Gugie’ Run. The event is in memory of Steve’s mother, Barbara, who was affectionately given the nickname “Gugie.”  The 5K will start at 12 noon at the Starboard and all proceeds will benefit DBCC. And like all Starboard fundraisers, this is not your average 5K Race. They will be doing everything they can to paint Dewey Beach pink and will have a post-race party with music, refreshments, and a pig roast BBQ. For more information and to register, click here.

“Breast cancer is a nasty disease that affects everybody—their wives, girlfriends, sisters, moms, and other loved ones.  Sooner or later, it’s going to affect you so it’s important for people to help out now and not ignore the disease.”