Easter Seals Sudbury has announced the lineup for the seventh annual Dancing with Easter Seals Stars taking place on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Caruso Club.
This year’s diverse lineup of stars includes entrepreneurs, business professionals, a student, a science guy and a TV show contestant, to name a few.
“The 2017 lineup of stars features an amazing group of community members who are tackling this challenge with incredible enthusiasm,” said Joanne Bowers, Fundraising Specialist for Easter Seals.
“They are generously donating their time and energy in an effort to improve the lives of children with physical disabilities in our community.”
The event raises money for children with physical disabilities, helping to provide mobility equipment and communication devices, such as walkers, wheelchairs, porch lifts and ramps to families who require additional help and support in raising a child with a physical disability.
The Dancing with Easter Seals Stars event will feature a cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and a live Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars competition showcasing community celebrity dancers.
The 2017 participants include:
Josee Gagnon - Gagnon Opticians
Pro Partner: Bayani Maristela (Jan Fregonese Dance School)
Candace Larsen – Laurentian University Student
Pro Partner: Jean-Thomas Larouche (Jan Fregonese Dance School)
Michael Cameron – Newcap Radio/Rewind 103.9
Pro Partner: Miranda Waugh (Happiness is Dancing)
Jason Marcoux – Evans Home Building Centre
Pro Partner: Angela Pepin (Jan Fregonese Dance School)
Tracy MacLeod – Laurentian University
Pro Partner: Dennis Harasymchuk (Ballroom Dance Studios)
Cyndi Ingleton – Remax Crown Realty
Pro Partner: Bob Leduc (Jan Fregonese Dance School)
Kristofer Cacciotti – Polestar CM Inc.
Pro Partner: Zoi Monroy (Jan Fregonese Dance School)
Ryan Carbone – Cambrian College
Pro Partner: Sara Bergeron (Dance Evolution)
“I am thrilled to be in my new role as President and CEO of Easter Seals Ontario. As a former Easter Seals "Timmy" Ambassador, it's exciting to be working for an organization that made such a difference for me and one that continues to touch the lives of so many kids with physical disabilities across the province," said Easter Seals Ontario President and CEO Kevin Collins.
"Over the coming months and years, I look forward to meeting our families, donors and supporters and working with our staff and volunteers to help provide the services kids need to help them focus on their abilities.”
The judges for this year's competition are:
Darlene Palmer (Cambrian College)
Lisa Jones (TownePlace Suites by Marriott)
Stef Paquette (Singer/Songwriter/Actor)
The evening will also feature a special performance from past professionals of the Dancing With Easter Seals Stars event, Daniel Kaltiainen and Lucie Lacroix.
Visit www.easterseals.org for full bios and to vote for your favourite star.
