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Women's Fund Presents: Dancing with Our Stars
June 14, 2021 - 7:00PM
To view the recording of the show, click here.
Thank you to all of the dancers, judges, volunteers, sponsors and donors who made DWOS 2021 so spectacular!
***The Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation is excited to announce that we are back with local dance celebrities who will be performing in a hybrid event for the 2021 Dancing with Our Stars Live! Our current plan is to stream from Saint John's University where our dancers will be performing on June 14, 2021. ***
The Women's Fund of Central Minnesota Community Foundation would like to cordially invite you to attend the fundraising event of the year! This year's event will feature a dance competition between five local celebrities who have been paired with a professional partner to face off for the chance to win up to $15,000 for the non-profit program/organization of their choice that supports women and girls! This is a do-not-miss event!
TO View the recording of the show, CLICK HERE.
RESULTS from DWOS 2021
- Community Star, Ryan Cross from BCI Construction, along with pro Rachel Trout, danced to benefit Anna Marie's Alliance. They raised $101,434.17 and took home 1st place prize of $15,000 for a grand total of $116,434.17 awarded.
- Community Star, CeCe Terlouw from Terebinth Refuge, along with pro Jerome Akubue, danced to benefit Terebinth Refuge They raised $39,949.99 and took home 2nd place prize of $10,000 for a total of $49,949.99 awarded. They also took home the Judges’ Choice award adding an additional $3,000, bringing their grand total to $52,949.99.
- Community Star, Clare Richards from Vye, along with pro Matthias Meyer, danced to benefit Central MN Child Advocacy Center. They raised $33,480.12 and took home 3rd place prize of $5,000 for a grand total of $38,480.12 awarded.
- Community Star, Matt Parks, a Registered Nurse working in home care, along with pro Janell Missler, danced to benefit St. Cloud StandDown, Lady Veterans Boutique. They raised $24,055.36 and took home 4th place prize of $2,000 for a grand total of $26,055.36 awarded.
- Community Star, Kim Miller Swenson from Rejuv Medical, along with pro Scarlette Revolver, danced to benefit St. Cloud Pride Community Education Panels & Youth Scholarships. They raised $7,883.46 and took home 5th place prize of $2,000 for a grand total of $9,883.46 awarded.
HERE'S HOW THE CONTEST IS GOING TO WORK.....
The winner is going to be based upon their score from the judges as well as how many dollars they raise for their charity. 40% on judges score and 60% on dollars raised. All the dollars raised will go directly to the organization.
1st Place - $15,000
2nd Place - $10,000
3rd Place - $5,000
4th-5th Place - $2,000
Fundraising has started and will continue up until the event. There will be opportunities to donate to the dancer/charity of your choice the night of the event. All dollars will be counted and the winner will be announced at the end of the evening.
Text DWOS to 26989 to vote for your favorite!
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WOMEN'S FUND PRESENTS 2021 EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you to all of our sponsors who are supporting the Women's Fund and their mission to improve the lives of women and girls in our community!
$10,000
Dorothy C. Becker Fund
Leighton Broadcasting*
$5,000
AnnElise Bergstrom
Bremer
Barb and Jerry Carlson
Don Helgeson and Sue Shepard
DJ Bitzan Jewelers
Granite Logistics
$2,500
Automotive Parts Headquarters
Rick and Helga Bauerly
Bernick's
Franklin Outdoor Advertising*
Granite Partners
Shelly Bauerly Kopel and Scott Kopel
Chris and Joanne Kudrna
Lathrop GPM LLP
Modearmi*
Preferred Credit, Inc.
Revermann Law
StudioJeff*
The Studio: A Creative Collaborative Space L.L.C.*
UBS Windschitl Van Slooten Wealth Management
$1,000
AIS Planning
Amosson Carlson Family Fund
Loretta Anderson
Anderson Trucking Services, Inc.
BankVista
Jan Bensen
BerganKDV
Kathleen Crawford-Bernick and Mark Bernick
Capital One LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group
Tarryl and Doug Clark
College of Saint Benedict
C & L Distributing
DeZURIK, Inc.
Karla and Mark Donlin
Joanne and Paul Dorsher
Jason and Debbie Erickson
Falcon National Bank
Geo-Comm, Inc.
Janet and Tom Grones
Hon. Elizabeth A. Hayden
Steve and Brenda Joul
Laraway Financial Advisors, Inc.
Dorrie and Scott Larison
Ledge Wealth Management, Inc.
Mahowald Insurance Agency, LLC
Marco Technologies, LLC
John and Joyce Matsuura
Microbiologics, Inc.
Brian and Karla Myres
PAM's Auto, Inc.
Kathy and James Parsons
Pediatric Dentistry, PLC
Bill and LuAnn Popp
Proviant Group
Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.
Rinke Noonan
Ann and James Romanowsky
Sentry Bank
Joyce and Tony Tillemans
Traut Companies
Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty
UBS Karl Nikodym Wealth Management
United Way of Central Minnesota*
Pat Welter and Patrick Henry
Tim Wensman and Janet Fischels Wensman
Westside Liquor
Bob and Penny White
Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes
Diane Wojtanowicz
$500
Rick and Karen Ahles
Elaine and Jerry Bauerly
Blue Moon Design*
Jennings Insurance
Greta Stark-Kraker and Chad Kraker
Marilyn and Bob Obermiller
Caryl Turnow
$250
Trina and Eric Dietz
*Denotes full or partial in-kind sponsorship