Stars of the Central Coast line-up named

Well-known local chef Daniel Abou Chedid and Ettalong Diggers wonder woman Kim Cole are just two of the locals who have signed up to take part in this year’s Stars of the Central Coast dance for cancer event.

Cancer Council NSW officially launched the annual event on Wednesday, February 26, naming 11 Coast personalities who will take part.

Set to be held on Friday, June 13, at the Laycock Street Community Theatre, Stars of the Central Coast challenges local celebrities and community leaders to step out of their comfort zones, learn a dance routine within 10 weeks, and perform it live in front of an audience of more than 300 people, all while raising funds to support people affected by cancer.

Each star has been assigned a dance genre to learn and perform on the night. 

Participants are set to begin their 10 weeks of training in March and are already working towards reaching their fundraising targets.

Holly Bennett, Community Fundraising Co-ordinator at Cancer Council’s Erina office, said she was excited to see what this year’s line-up of stars had in store.

“Stars of the Central Coast is back, and we are thrilled to celebrate this beloved community  fundraiser once again this June,” she said.

“Over the years, the incredible generosity of our community has raised more than $1M for local Cancer Council initiatives – a truly remarkable achievement.

“This year, the combined goal of our stars is to raise $180,000, and we are confident it will be the best year yet.”

Funds raised will directly support Cancer Council’s vital work, including life-saving cancer research, prevention and advocacy.

This year’s stars are: Owner of Everlong Events Bonnie Mulholland; Licensed Strata Managing Agent and breast cancer survivor Adele Miller; Property Manager Haley McAndrew; Community and Tourism Manager at Ettalong Diggers Kim Cole; auto glazier at O’Brien’s Glass Natalie Rouessart; Vice-President  of the Gosford Musical Society Jamie McKenzie; owner of Intuition Private Obstetrics and Gynaecology Peta Skilbeck; physiotherapist Sara Mitchell; chef and owner of Baker Street and Fork N Knife Daniel Abou-Chedid; CEO and founder of Sprout Recruitment Annie Milne; and owner of Air locker Training Erina Nathan Stevens.