Lithgow launched its second Cancer Council fundraiser, Lithgow Stars Dance for Cancer, on Friday, December 7.
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Last year the Lithgow Mercury joined in the inaugural event, raising funds and participating in the dance. Congratulations to the businesses and individuals who have put up their hand this year to raise funds for the charity and do their part to make cancer history.
This year four of Lithgow’s Stars will dance as couples. So there will be eight individuals fundraising and six feature dancers at the event.
Meet our dancers for 2019:
- Elyse Hudson, Lithgow Showgirl and Thales employee.
- Tania Aussel from The Tin Shed, who will be dancing with
- Matt Walker of Vangard Fitness
- Kirsty Cowell from Westfund Lithgow Dental Centre
- Darryl Goodwin Lithgow Police Sergeant
- Mel Palmer NSW Fire and Rescue Captain
- Tim Miller Tough Grind Barber with
- Sarah Miller Workies
- Dario Tascini
Dancers have been paired with participating dance schools from the district. They will work together over the coming months to create dances to entertain the live audience.
The dance schools to be involved are expected to include Lithgow Dance Academy, Prudence Schwarz Academy of Dance, Absolute Dance Studios, La Belle School of Dance, Sally Anne’s School of Dance, Valley School of Highland Dancing and Bilby Linedancers.
Judges will be on hand to decide the winners in multiple categories, including judges’ choice, people’s choice, and highest fundraiser.
Expect to see our stars out fundraising in the coming months, ahead of the gala event on March 9 at Lithgow Workies.
The Stars event sees local community figures and community leaders paired with professional dance instructors to learn an entertaining dance routine, which they will then perform in front of a judging panel and audience of on the gala night.
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The community based event has raised over a million dollars around NSW in the last few years.
Funds go to research projects, but are also used locally for local Cancer Council initiatives such as Transport to Treatment and accommodation options for patients and their families during times of need.
Locals are invited to Stars of Lithgow, with tickets on sale in the new year.
“It’s great to help host a night of fun, dancing and entertainment that raises funds for a Cancer Council’s world-class research, prevention, advocacy and support services,” Cancer Council spokesperson Brendon Argyle said.
Funds raised help support Cancer Council’s life-saving cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support programs (like Cancer Council 13 11 20 Information and Support service) for people affected by cancer.
