The Stars of Young will launch their fundraising campaigns over the coming weeks ahead of this year's Dance for Cancer gala night.
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Fifteen people will be thrown from their comfort zone and onto the dance floor at a show on June 14 and will raise money for cancer services in the Young area. In the lead up, they'll also be learning new moves and hosting community fundraisers such as barbecues, head-shaves and golf days.
Each Star will also auction a local tradie for three to five hours work. The Young Witness will publish profiles on each of the Stars of Young so the community can get to know them a bit better before the big night.
Dick Cummins - Ray White sales agent
- Why are you a participant in this event?
To embarrass myself for a good cause.
- Do you have any dance experience?
80s B&S Ball Star
- If you could describe your dance style in 3 words, what would it be?
Two left feet.
- Do you have a signature move?
The Chicken Dance
- What is it that you're most excited about, being a part of the Dance for Cancer?
Making everyone's sides split with laughter at my ridiculous dancing.
- Why is the work of Cancer Council NSW important to you?
Being in a small town, cancer impacts many local families, including mine and this fundraiser allows me the opportunity to show my support for our local community.
The cancer council ensures that community support shines through for all locals.
- How will you be fundraising in the lead up?
Annoying people to give us money.
Jackie New - St George Bank Young
- Why are you a participant in this event?
To raise funds and awareness of the work Cancer Council NSW do. It's also personal because I have had a lot of family affected by cancer.
- Do you have any dance experience?
Line dancing when I was younger.
- If you could describe your dance style in three words, what would it be?
Fun, fun, fun
- Do you have a signature move?
No not really. I just try and have fun. I tried some of the new moves. For example the floss, I wasn't very good.
- What is it that you're most excited about, being a part of the Dance for Cancer?
Being a part of something that can make a big difference to someone's life when they need it. Help spread of what great work the Cancer Council NSW does. While dancing, raising funds and meeting new people.
- Why is the work of Cancer Council NSW important to you?
It's the only organisation that works across every area of cancer. And it's a great cause that has a personal meaning to me.
- How will you be fundraising in the lead up?
So many options. Everyone likes chocolates, and sponsors.
Dick Donges - Fire and Rescue NSW Station 513 Young
- Why are you a participant in this event?
It's for a good cause and to have a bit of fun.
- Do you have any dance experience?
Young Junior Rugby League mock wedding.
- If you could describe your dance style in three words, what would it be?
Not so good.
- Do you have a signature move?
Standing still.
- What is it that you're most excited about, being a part of the Dance for Cancer?
Learning to dance.
- Why is the work of Cancer Council NSW important to you?
Raising funds for much needed research.
- How will you be fundraising in the lead up?
Donut Day with IGA, Yellow Day Goodstart Daycare.
I lost my mother and grandmother to cancer. It impacts on so many people in so many ways. It is really important to work to address the prevalence of this horrible disease.
- Keith Duran, Young High School principal
Keith Duran - Young High School
- Why are you a participant in this event?
Supporting our fantastic local community and raising valuable funds to support research and families affected by cancer.
- Do you have any dance experience?
No, nil, zip, none.
- If you could describe your dance style in three words, what would it be?
Erratic, crazy, laughable.
- Do you have a signature move?
The appliance dance.
- What is it that you're most excited about, being a part of the Dance for Cancer?
Laughing with a great bunch of people and having fun entertaining our community.
- Why is the work of Cancer Council NSW important to you?
I lost my mother and grandmother to cancer. It impacts on so many people in so many ways. It is really important to work to address the prevalence of this horrible disease. Every life saved is so worth our efforts.
- How will you be fundraising in the lead up?
In many ways.
Full list of contestants:
- Jackie New - St George bank, Aaron Moloney - Paramedic, Keith Duran - Young High School, David Hamblin - Pharmacist Amcal, Stuart Norton - Norton Realty, Adrian Capra - Businessman , Trudi Jayne Summerfield - Singer/songwriter, Dick Cummins - Ray White, David Coombes - Ray White, Alison Foreman - Label A, Kyle McGovern - Kyle McGovern Electrical, Craig Slater - Police officer, Dick Donges - Firefighter, James Shannon - Physiotherapist, Melissa Anderson - Jewelz and Things
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