The unique community fundraising gala event Stars of the Central Coast is 10 years old and to celebrate, an All Stars spectacular will take place next May, with the line-up launched last week at the Olive Grove at Forresters Beach.
Wit more than 132 “stars” having been featured and 3,960 tickets sold, Stars of the Central Coast has raised more than $1.1M over the past 10 years to support Cancer Council NSW’s lifesaving work in cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support and information.
The event sees local business owners, industry leaders and heroes of the community paired with professional dancers to learn and perform a routine.
The All Stars event will celebrate 10 years of laughter, friendships, fundraising, dancing and love and will feature some of the favourite performers from the past decade.
Some of the stars to be featured include cancer rehabilitation occupational therapist Kate Perkins, Gabby Bowles of Central Coast Mariners, Sam Lentini of Eastcoast Juices, Men of Football’s Mick Morley, local GP Dr Georgia Page and super baker Kyla Daniel from Cakes by Kyla.
“The room felt like a big family reunion with so many of our previous stars coming along to join us,” a Cancer Council spokesperson said of the launch.
“We were able to thank our incredible sponsors, most of whom have been with us since year one and enjoy a fabulous night with our dance family, new and old.”
Cancer Council spokesperson Jaynie Moloney said 10 years was an incredible milestone.
“Ware delighted to welcome back some of our stars in the name of working towards a cancer free future,” she said.
“Over the 10 years, we’ve seen some amazing business relationships and friendships born out of this event; it’s so unique.
“So many people have been impacted by cancer, and our dance family is committed to making a difference and helping us ensure that nobody on the Central Coast will face a cancer diagnosis alone.”
The All Stars event will be held at Laycock Street Theatre on Friday, May 26, 2023, with tickets to go on sale in February.
Source:
Media release, Dec 6
Cancer Council