They91裸聊视频檙e not your typical dancers, but they91裸聊视频檙e stars in the eyes of a local charity.
The dedicated work of Lisa and Dave Stephenson will hopefully raise $25,000 for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA).
A cause near-and-dear to Lisa91裸聊视频檚 heart; she is a volunteer at COHA after her mother died in hospice care almost four years ago.
The Kelowna couple91裸聊视频檚 fundraising journey started several months ago when a friend asked Lisa if she would be interested in the event, Swinging with the Stars.
Recently retired from a career in the tourism industry, Lisa jumped at the opportunity Swing with the Stars, a fundrasing event for COHA.
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A suit-and-tie professional for Sysco Foods, Dave was a little surprised that he was to swing about a room in front of strangers.
91裸聊视频淗e isn91裸聊视频檛 a dancer, but he is doing it for me,91裸聊视频� she explained. 91裸聊视频淗e has been supportive of me and my journey with my mom. I91裸聊视频檝e been a volunteer with hospice for sometime since my mom passed and my family has been beside me the whole way. I couldn91裸聊视频檛 imagine doing this with anyone else but my husband.91裸聊视频�
The two have been practicing with coach Tina Mandl of Oranj Fitness in Kelowna.
91裸聊视频淭his is more about a competition of pride and raising the most money for COHA,91裸聊视频� said Lisa.
Performing as Danny and Sandy from the movie Grease, Lisa and Dave will dance to the song, 91裸聊视频榊ou91裸聊视频檙e the One that I Want91裸聊视频�.
91裸聊视频淲e will be dancing for my mom Dianne, and also for all the loved ones our friends and family have lost.91裸聊视频�
For those that donate to the Stephenson91裸聊视频檚 and have lost a loved one, Dave will write their name on his leather jacket that he will wear the night of the show.
91裸聊视频淚t will be quite a moment when Dave walks onto the dance floor in that jacket,91裸聊视频� exclaimed Lisa.
Hoping for a final push to meet their goal, Lisa wants the public to understand how important COHA is to the region.
91裸聊视频淐OHA91裸聊视频檚 mission is to offer compassionate care, comfort, support and learning to those who are dying or grieving within our community,91裸聊视频� she said. 91裸聊视频淭heir vision is to create a community where no one has to die or grieve alone.91裸聊视频�
As a volunteer, Lisa is a part of many families journey at hospice and knows what they are going through and can help navigate the difficult path of death.
Swinging with the Stars takes place March 18, at the grand Okanagan Resort, tickets are $200 each with a $75 tax receipt.
To learn more about Team Stephenson91裸聊视频檚 story and to donate
For those interested in donating, your name will also be entered into a draw to win:
- Prestige Hotels and Resorts 91裸聊视频� Two nights accommodation at one of the waterfront resorts (Sooke, Nelson, or Salmon Arm) valued at $600
- Kelowna Actors Studio 91裸聊视频� VIP tickets for four including a show, dinner and wine, valued at $550
- Cactus Club (Downtown Kelowna) 91裸聊视频� VIP food and beverage tasting for four, valued at $200
