CASA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ANNOUNCES WINNERS of CASAblanca – DANCING WITH THE LOCAL STARS


 

CASA OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ANNOUNCES WINNERS of CASAblanca – DANCING WITH THE LOCAL STARS

 

The 16th Annual CASAblanca Dancing with the Local Stars was a fun-filled evening of entertainment to raise awareness of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Tenth Judicial Circuit and its mission. It featured seven local celebrities partnered with dance instructors, and a Mystery Team, all vying for two awards. The People's Choice Award was presented to the dancers who accumulated the most votes based on fundraising, while the Critics' Choice award was presented to the dancers who accumulated the most votes based on the judges' scores and audience votes. The winners were:

 

People's Choice Award

Tim Crane of Caterpillar & Stacy Benjatka-Robins, dance instructor

 

Critics' Choice Award

Ryan Pierson of RSM & Lexi Zellmer, dance instructor

 

 

Participants included:

Sarah de Ramirez, MD, MPH, MSc, Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare, with Mike Hinchman, dance instructor

Holly Van Slyke with Abraham Ghantous, dance instructor

George Ghareeb, TERRA Engineering, with Emily West, dance instructor

Jamie Harwood, Peoria County, with Maria Murphy, dance instructor

Ben Morrow, Roof Tiger and Solar Panther, with Randee Blickenstaff, dance instructor

Mystery Team

 

Congratulations to all our dancers for great performances!

 

 

In appreciation of extraordinary service and devotion to CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, the Judy Morris Memorial Kappa Alpha Theta CASA Community Award was presented to Hilltop Wealth Management of Raymond James.

 

We extend our gratitude to the night’s Judges: Kelly Giraudo (Butler, Giraudo & Meister, PC), Miguel Ramirez, MD (OSF Orthopedics), Micah Spayer, Mike Unes (UnityPoint Health – Central Illinois Foundation), and "Mystery Judge" Norm McGill. Special thanks for a job well done to Honorary Co-Chairs Adam & Laura Hawks, Co-Chairs Teri Cook and Karoline Seitz-Goddard, and Emcees Ashley Bradshaw and Ryan Hite.

 

CASAblanca was made possible through the generosity of: The Bryson Smith Team at Keller Williams Premier Realty, PNC, The Louis S. Hensley, Jr. Family Foundation, CIBM Bank, Miguel Ramirez, MD – OSF Orthopedics, John Bearce Family, RSM, Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, Hilltop Wealth Management of Raymond James, TERRA Engineering, KDB Group, Adam & Laura Hawks, WMBD, Lisa Murphy Web Design, and numerous table sponsors. Thanks to our volunteers who worked tirelessly that night and to our guests who shared this exciting night with us!

Proceeds from CASAblanca and the Sponsor a Child appeal support the cost of providing a CASA Volunteer with training, tools, and education to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are in the Tenth Judicial Circuit.

 

A big Thank You to those sponsoring the cost to advocate for a child.

We've reached 148 and still counting!

 

 

For more info see:

www.CASAoftheTenth.org

www.facebook.com/CASAoftheTenth

 

 

About CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit FKA CASA of Peoria County:

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Tenth Judicial Circuit is a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children within the Juvenile Court system who have experienced abuse or neglect. Its existence is based on the belief that every child has the right to a safe and permanent home allowing them the chance to reach their full potential in life. The organization has been in existence since 2005, serving children who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA is supported by Heart of Illinois United Way, VCVA IL Attorney General, Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates, and generous donors. CASA is a Member of the National CASA/GAL Association.

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Contact: Pamela Perrilles, Executive Director
CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
casa@peoriacounty.org
309-669-2939
www.CASAoftheTenth.org         

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