VIDEO: Watch iHeartMedia's Harry Wright with his Dance Professional Jill Christy of Circleville based Simply Dancing Dance Studio.
By Dan Ramey
The 2017 Dance For Kids' Sake, benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Central Ohio had a record night. BBBS of South Central Ohio CEO & President Julie DeCamp says the event raised a record $78,000.
Jeff Stevens was crowned "Children's Champion" for raising the most money. Nan Clary and Gaige Patterson were awarded "Audience's Choice", D.A.R.E. Officer Julie Palmer-Preston was awarded "Judge's Choice" and Len Sabatini was awarded "Best Costume".
Others performing in this year's event: Elizabeth Johnson, Harry Wright, Chris Medved & Jeff Collins and Jessica Costlow.
The mentoring agency serves Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike and Ross Counties and all the monies raised stay in these counties.
There are more than 100 children (Littles) waiting to be matched with adult mentors (Bigs) in the five county area. Learn more at www.bbbssco.org or by calling 740-773-2447.