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
-Helen Keller
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