The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter will host Dancing Through Time, an event which pairs local celebrities with dance professionals for a “Dancing with the Stars” type competition. The event will be held at the Erickson Alumni Center on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Couples are challenged with incorporating a selected decade into their dance by utilizing music, dance moves, and costumes. The winning couple will be determined by which pair receives the most donations. Voting is officially open and is available to the public at alz.org/wv.
Celebrity dancers include Stephen LaCagnin, Jackson Kelly attorney; Jim Manilla, Mayor of Morgantown; Andrew McGee, WVU Graduate Football Coach; Tony J. Amormino, Meteorologist, WBOY; Elizabeth Sabatino, Miss Teen West Virginia; and Kari Sand-Jecklin, WVU Nursing Professor. Professional dancers include Angela Dennis, Rachel Romero, Gretchen Moore, Christina Feghali, Bill Duff and Dr. Sean Tu.
Local sponsors have contributed to help impact the success of the event, while displaying commitment to the local community. Decade Sponsors include Chestnut Ridge, West Virginia Junior College, Alpha Associates, WVU Healthcare, FCX Systems, United Bank and Mapleshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Tickets are $60 each or $95/couple. Tickets can be purchased at the event, online or by calling 304.599.1159. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter.
About the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is the only voluntary health organization in West Virginia solely dedicated to providing education and support service to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, to their families and caregivers, as well as advocating on their behalf. The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s research in the world. The chapter serves all 55 counties in West Virginia and six counties in eastern Ohio. For help 24/7 call 800.272.3900 or visit alz.org/wv.
