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.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.
CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
casa@peoriacounty.org
309-669-2939
www.CASAoftheTenth.org
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