Photo Focus: Mutineers ‘Throw Cancer Overboard’ in Support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Sion Farm Distillery

November 11, 2024

Pirates came early and stayed late. (Source photo by Elisa McKay)

Mutineers came out in numbers Thursday evening at the Sion Farm Distillery to “Throw Cancer Overboard” in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event was a community “jam” with dozens of “pirates” decked out in costumes.

Pirate Diane Hampton in action. (Submitted photo)

Folks came early and stayed late for the costume judging, the raffles, the silent auction, and Kyle’s Scary-oke. There was also a photo booth available for remembrance pictures.

Mutiny Island Vodka CEO and Co-Founder Todd Manley joins Scary-oke with the song “Get Down Tonight.”
(Photo by Annette Scott)

Mutiny Staff join in Scary-oke (Source photo by Elisa McKay)

Virgin Islands Breast Cancer Project cofounder and advocate Diane Hampton worked tirelessly with the help of board members, volunteers, and Mutiny Island Vodka staff to get the party rolling after last week’s postponement.

Mutiny bartenders keep the drinks flowing. (Source photo by Elisa McKay)

The room overflowed with patrons for the cause. It was a visual testament of a community coming together to raise funds to send Virgin Islands cancer survivors to advocate at the National Breast Cancer Coalition Summit in Washington, DC, in May 2025.

Working the Room
(Photo by Annette Scott)

Joining Hampton were the Yvonne Ashley Galiber Foundation and the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life of St. Croix USVI. The two organizations set up tables on the porch with information pamphlets about the disease.

Yvonne Ashley Gailber (YAG), Cassandra Dunn and Jimmy Dunn (Photo courtesy YAG)

“The ‘Throw Cancer Overboard’ event was absolutely fabulous. The costumes were stunning and I was really impressed by the creativity they displayed. The talent was phenomenal. The energy was so positive, and it was wonderful to see everyone come together for such a meaningful cause,” Hampton said.

Mutiny event staff Shannon Manns (Photo by Annette Scott)

“I must agree with volunteer hostess Charlotte Tranberg, Hampton added. She said, ‘It felt like being on one big ship with the crew all in perfect harmony.’”

Diane Hampton, front and group surrounding Charlotte Tranberg, seated, Scary-oke singer extraordinaire. (Photo by Annette Scott)

Pirate Costume Prizes were awarded to the following:

First Prize Pirate Couples to Joel and Dee White

Joel and Dee White won first place Pirate couples. (Photo by Karen Hunt)

Second Prize Pirate Couples to Drew and Bob Quarles

Bob and Drew Quarles, won second place Pirate Couples. (Source photo by Elisa McKay)

Third Prize Pirate Couples to Annette Scott and Redford Schuster

Annette Scott and Rexford Schuster, won third place Pirate Couples. (Source photo Elisa McKay)

First Prize Pirate Male to Will Watson

Will Watson, first place pirate male. (Photo by Annette Scott)

First Prize Pirate Female to Beverly Anderson

Beverly Anderson, first place Pirate female (Source photo by Elisa McKay)

Second Prize Pirate Female to Thelma Lang

Thelma Lang, won second female pirate, Mrs. Capt. Hook. (Source photo by Elisa McKay)

Third Prize Pirate Female to Julia Manns

Julia Manns, third place Pirate female (Submitted photo)

Contributions for raffles, costume prizes and auction items. These items are a continuation of the first documented list:

Home Depot, microwave and spinning mop bucket

Pueblo Supermarket, gift certificate

Mr. Cheap Community Grocery Store, Frederiksted

Eleanor G. Latimer, donation

Stop and Shop Supermarket, Frederiksted

Gas Away & Deli, Christiansted

For more information or to donate:
Diane Hampton: 340-277-3879
Fundraiser / direct link to donate: https://support.stopbreastcancer.org/fundraiser/5873724