Swinging with the Stars
Swinging with the Stars was held on Saturday 18th June 2022
The Stand Like Stone Foundation were delighted to, once again, host the annual charity fundraiser at The Barn on Saturday night.
With over 500 people attending this year’s event, the crowd danced the night away supporting their local Stars, whilst also raising just over $96,000 for the Stand Like Stone Foundation.
“We can’t thank our community enough for getting behind the Stars and this premier event. The money raised from the night, and of course the fundraising activities held by the Stars over the last few months, assists the Foundation in providing a critical range of community support across the region. We are so proud of our community and simply can’t thank everyone enough”, said Roger Babolka, CEO of the Stand Like Stone Foundation.
The 8 local “stars” have spent the past few months learning 4 dance routines under the tutelage of Kim Cella, Keana Soper and Jazmyn Bowd at Hype Dance, all while raising funds for the Foundation.
“Kim Cella has again choreographed the dances for the night, and I think everyone was blown away with the standard of the four routines this year, with the Judges finding it very difficult to decide on the final 4 dancers for the night, and even harder to pick the winners. They were all just so good”, said Mr Babolka.
“However, a winner has to be chosen on the night, and so the Swinging with the Stars winner for 2022 was announced as Matthew Grubb and his dance partner Jacinta Cooper. We also announced the People’s Choice Award for 2022 for raising the most money, and this year it was won by owner of Birdie Blue, Felicia Jones”, said Mr Babolka.
“The support this event receives from a range of local businesses and individuals year after year is unbelievable and goes a long way in making the whole night the success it’s always been”, said Mr Babolka.
“However, the 8 stars and their dancing partners are truly amazing. It’s fantastic to be part of their journey as they learn the 4 routines in just 10 weeks, perform in front of more than 500 people, all while raising funds for their community. It takes very special people to do that, and we can’t thank them enough”, said Mr Babolka.
