Another successful dance fundraiser

Organisers of the 2024 Swinging with the Stars might be catching their breath but as the dust settles on the Stand Like Stone Foundation annual major fundraiser, they could not be happier with a record fundraising haul that was just shy of $140,000, including Bec Hurst breaking the long standing individual fundraising record set by Grant Fensom with her more than $52,000.

Kezia Feast and her dance partner Andrew Lockwood emerged victorious after a night of stunning performances, while Bec Hurst was crowned the People’s Choice Winner given her astonishing fundraising tally.

The 8 local ‘stars’ had spent the past few months learning four dance routines under the tutelage of Kim Cella and Keana Soper from Hype Dance, all while raising awareness and funds for the foundation.

Stand Like Stone Foundation CEO Roger Babolka said the event was another incredible success.

“Kim Cella has again choreographed the dances for the night, and I think everyone was blown away with the standard of the routines this year, with the judges finding it very difficult to decide,” Mr Babolka said. “The support this event receives from a wide range of local businesses and individuals year after year is unbelievable and goes a long way in making the whole night the success it continues to be.”

2024 Stars

• Ella Boston: An SSO at Naracoorte High School, raised funds for the Naracoorte & District Sub Fund.

• Kezia Feast: A teacher at Allendale East Area School, raised funds for the Steven Noble Memorial Sub Fund.

• Nathan McCarthy: A stock agent for Elders raised funds for the Lucindale Area School Sub Fund.

• Shekinah Horsburgh: A Grant High School teacher raised funds for the Grant High School Sub Fund.

• Tyler Michielan: An electrician with Godrik Construction & Electrical, raised funds for the Stand Like Stone General Sub Fund.

• Bec Hurst: A registered nurse and a farmer’s wife, raised funds for the Poppy Crozier Memorial Sub Fund.

• Cory O’Connor: A teacher at Penola High School, raised funds for the Penola Coonawarra Wellbeing Sub Fund.

• Chris Williams: Owner of Chris Williams Painting, Chris raised funds for the Mental Health & Wellbeing Limestone Coast Sub Fund.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTY RADFORD (WITH LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY)