Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Giving Back


In 2012 the SOSD Staff began participating in The American Cancer Society Relay For Life event in Cumberland, RI.  The Relay team, Bosom Buddies was created to support Shannon’s best friend, Linda who had been recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  Now two years later, Linda is cancer free but the fight continues in honor of all those affected by this disease.

Each spring the studio has raised funds for The American Cancer Society through events like our ZUMBAthon, our pink butterflies, Bosom Buddies apparel sales, and online donations from friends and family. With the help of our SOSD family, the staff has raised nearly $10,000.00 for the American Cancer Society.  Team Bosom Buddies has donated over $50,000.00 and counting!

The SOSD Staff is passionate about this crusade because we have all witnessed the devastation cancer can cause.  We also believe that setting an example of giving back is important for our young dancers.  All of the teachers encourage our dancers to earn their own money and donate it to color a butterfly in honor of a love one.  Each spring we look forward to seeing our beautiful pink butterflies fill our school’s walls.  Reading the messages on these butterflies reminds us of the good work we are doing.



Nearly 100 dancers, parents, friends and former students came out to shake it for our 2nd annual ZUMBAthon!  Proceeds exceeded $1200.00!  The studio walls were shaking with pink excitement!










We are getting super psyched to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back at our Relay Event on June 6th and 7th!







Thank you to all of you who have made a butterfly, purchased a T-shirt, or come to our ZUMBAthon. 

If you are interested in making an online donation please click here.  Any amount is appreciated.


"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."
-Helen Keller

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