Dancing With Chicago Celebrities Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research

The annual “Dancing With Chicago Celebrities” event recently concluded, raising money for breast cancer research and support services. The event featured local celebrities and corporate leaders competing in a dance competition to benefit organizations including the Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and A Silver Lining Foundation.

Event Highlights and Participants

This year’s event showcased a diverse group of participants from Chicago’s media, sports, and business communities. Celebrity dancers included:

• Mike Lowe – WGN
• Sabrina Franza – CBS
• Melissa McGurren – US99
• Jessica Suarez – Telemundo Chicago
• Matt Rodrigues – NBC
• Jasmine Minor – ABC
• Paris Schutz – FOX
• Mark O’Keeffe – Chicago Hounds Rugby

Corporate Superstar Dancers participating in the fundraising event were:

• Steve Tooker – Ernst & Young
• Mirella Marquez – Morgan Stanley
• Cristina Bellizzi – A La Mode Collections
• Maria Castro – Love Purse
• Dr. Georgia Spear – Northwestern
• Margarita Chavez-Tatro – U of C Breakthrough Board
• Anastasia Romanyuk – Accenture
• Marisa Morella – Johnson & Johnson
• Vinod Bhaskaran – Abbott
• Alice Riske – Kirkland & Ellis

Beneficiaries and Impact

Proceeds from “Dancing With Chicago Celebrities” will benefit several organizations dedicated to fighting breast cancer. A portion of the funds raised will go to A Silver Lining Foundation, which provides support to individuals and families affected by the disease. Additional beneficiaries include the Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine and the University of Chicago, supporting breast cancer research and patient care. Funds will likewise be used to provide free mammograms for women in need through the Chicagoland Cancer Info Coalition.

About A Silver Lining Foundation

A Silver Lining Foundation hosts “Dancing With Chicago Celebrities” annually to raise money for breast cancer causes, bringing together media, sports, and entertainment personalities for a celebrity dance-off.