On Oct. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. local celebrities paired with professional dancing instructors will perform routines, which they have been working to perfect for several months. "Perhaps you will see a favorite local reporter, a friend, or a well-known town leader stand up, dance the rumba or the waltz, and try their best to outdo the others to win the coveted mirror ball trophy," officials said.
This years dancers include:
Kelsey Bagwell, NewsChannel 9 with Tyler Kaiser
Matt Boerschig, Cigna with Catharine Coll
Amanda Browning, The Johnson Group with Kyle Barels
Starr Card, Community Philanthropist with Nelson Rodriguez
Julie Cole, Pure Barre Chattanooga with Casey Haywood
Andy Quattrochi, RAH! Spirit with Natalie Duke-Honkonen
Paul Shahen, WRCB Channel 3 with Amy Sanders
Dawn Skowronnek, Waterhouse Public Relations with Daniel Lineberger
Dr. Doug Stithem, Peak Family Health with Ashley Cuticchia
Jan Thompson, Real Estate Partners with Antonio McMath
"A fundraiser filled with a mix of good fun and serious competition, this event, in its seventh year, raises money for local Chattanooga patients diagnosed with kidney disease. Come and support the cause and enjoy an amazing evening! You can score along with the judges, meet the dancers, and even make your way out to the dance floor during the after party," organizers said.
To purchase tickets and vote for your favorite dancer, visit www.kidneyfoundation.com or call 423-265-4397. Tables all seat 4 guests and range from $500 per table to $220 per table, with individual tickets available.
Event sponsors include Nephrology Associates, Dialysis Clinic Incorporated, Chattanooga Kidney Centers, Erlanger Health Systems and Erlanger Kidney Transplant Center, Raymond James, Merrill Lynch, Stylebar Chattanooga, Alexis Ledford Make-up, Luminous Beauty Boutique, Sun Tan City, Real Estate Partners, First Choice Title, Coca-Cola, WRCB Channel 3, RAH! Spirit, McCoy Homes, Warren & Griffin, and Peak Family Health.
All proceeds benefit the Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area. The foundation’s mission is to help those diagnosed with kidney disease to be a leading resource of kidney related support in the greater Chattanooga area including: patient assistance, education, awareness and prevention that will improve the community’s quality of life.