The sights and sounds of Motown echoed throughout Comerica Park last Saturday (June 13th) for the 28th Annual Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration. Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers delivered an evening of celebrated music, endless fun, breathtaking attractions and magnificent jewelry raffle all for a great cause.

The event entitled, “Motown Nights” was a big sucess, as Comerica Park was transformed into Hitsville USA. Entertained by the likes of Anthony Birchet and “Ain’t Nothin’ But A House Party Band”, the Stubb Sisters, Sounds of Motown in the Piano Bar and DJ Matt A. In addition, Motown impersonators roamed the concourse and Live Karaoke gave attendees the opportunity to show off their talents.

The Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration, established by Edmund & Bettejean Ahee and their children, has evolved in to what is believed to be one of the largest free fund-raising events of its kind. The Inaugural party hosted 500 people and raised approximately $10,000. The event has since increased to over 7,000 people and has raised over 5 million dollars for the soup kitchen. Each year the bar is raised pertaining to the jewelry raffled the captivating themes, and the top-notch entertainment. Edmund Ahee’s grandchildren have sincerely inherited his altruistic ways and now hold the responsibilities of producing the event.

This year’s raffle included prizes valued at over $30,000. It featured jewelry by AHEE jewelers, Mikimoto, Roberto Coin, and Marco Bicego. There were also watches by Rolex, Cartier, Tag Heuer, and David Yurman. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit the Soup Kitchen.

This year also marks the fourth anniversary of the establishment of the Edmund t Ahee Endowment Fund for Hunger in support of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. This endowment fund, in conjunction with the annual event, will help to ensure long-term funding for the ministry and its cause. So as promised, another great event in support of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has been sign, sealed and delivered.