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2024 DANCING LIKE THE STARS
Join us for an evening of dancing, food, silent auctions, and more – all to benefit the Duneland Family YMCA!
As our guest, you’ll enjoy a memorable evening of dancing by amazing Duneland Community Members, food and drinks in good company with the opportunity to bid on and win a variety of fabulous silent auction items all in support of the Y. Most importantly, it will be a night of raising funds to further our mission and strengthen our local community. All donations go to the Duneland Family YMCA’s financial assistance program, which supports local families with free programming and scholarships for childcare, memberships, and more. Save the date and stay tuned for more event details to come!
Date: November 2, 2024
Location: Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino
2023 DANCING LIKE THE STARS RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS
Duneland Family YMCA’s signature fundraising event was a resounding success, raising over $165,000 to support the Y’s programs and services. The sold-out show at Blue Chip Casino Stardust Event Center on Saturday, November 4, featured nine local celebrities performing personalized choreographed dances to the cheers of 650 guests and raising awareness of the Y’s cause and mission. The event broke records for both attendance and fundraising, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in Duneland YMCA history.
The star-studded lineup included Ron Bocian (Urschel Laboratories), Taylor Chamberlain (Duneland School Corporation), Becky Clarke (Wee Care), Elizabeth Garcia (Blackrock Real Estate), Heather Hradek (Chesterton Family Dental), Katie Kutch (Duneland Y), Heather Piehl (NorthShore Health Centers), Kirk Redman (Duneland School Board), Bob Swiatek (Trinity Displays and Duneland Y Board Member). The event was hosted by Y Board Member Tiffany Bozovich (Bozovich Wellness Center) and Zack Wellsand (Wellsand Landscaping and Hardscapes), with a backstage run of the show and tech by Kevin Murry (Val’s Famous Pizza and Grinders). Opening acts included an acoustic duet from Priscilla Sabourin and Drew Stolz following a performance from the Powerhouse Senior Elite Dance Team.
