North Okanagan Hospice Society photo

By Pete McIntyre

NOHS fundraiser

Ten couples prepare for Dancing with the Vernon Stars 2024

May 28, 2024 | 5:00 PM

A popular fundraising event from year’s past is ‘cha-cha-ing’ its way back into Vernon this fall.

The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) has announced the return of “Dancing with the Vernon Stars” which will be held on Sept. 28 as part of the non-profit group’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

“The anticipation and enthusiasm in the North Okanagan community for this event has been absolutely amazing,” NOHS Executive Director Lisa Matthews said. “We’ve been eagerly waiting to unveil our plans, ensuring that every dancer and every detail is primed for an unforgettable celebration.”

Matthews said a kick-off event at City Dance in Vernon last month brought together the 10 dancing couples, setting the stage for their upcoming dance lessons and fundraising efforts.

“We are truly grateful to have such an extraordinary lineup of dancers joining us this year,” Matthews remarked. “Their energy, creativity, and passion promise to make this year’s event an unparalleled success.”

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The dancers for 2024 are:

• Rebecca and Sophia Barton

• Fiona Blacquier and Rob Frank

• Teresa Sanders and Kari Sargent

• Ginny and Peter Scott

• Vinil Sood and Mallika Satti

• Aaron and Michelle Volpatti

• Elle James and Jason Kankam

• Brent and Susie Helland

• Katie and Stefan Schneider

• Kris Fuller and Ryan Sheepwash

After five months of dance lessons and community fundraising, the event will culminate with a grand performance and seated dinner on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Creekside Auditorium (Vernon Recreation Centre).

Tickets for “Dancing with the Vernon Stars” 2024 will go on sale in June 2024 and are expected to sell-out.

For updates on “Dancing with the Vernon Stars” 2024, you can follow NOHS on Instagram, Facebook or Linked In.

The Hospice Society is a registered charity that operates a 12-bed palliative care facility in Vernon for residents of the North Okanagan.

Visit their website for more information.