DFC Volunteers
Dance for the cure is a 100% Volunteer Organization
Dance for the Cure volunteers help in a variety of ways undertaking many jobs that arise both simple and complex. These include working on the Pink Bow Project by helping to create and distribute bows to local businesses for the month of October, Tying the Town Pink in October to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helping at our annual Ribbons of Hope event, implementing ideas for local fundraisers, holding their own fundraiser with proceeds to DFC, assisting with mailings, and generally jumping onboard and supporting Dance for the Cure by promoting this organization to their family and friends. We welcome you as we can always use an extra pair of hands if you have some time to give.
Our Ribbons of Hope volunteers are passionate and committed to making our annual fundraiser a smashing success. Our efforts are concentrated from July through October, with most of the work at “Basket Central”—the venue where we build our gorgeous baskets for our fundraiser—happening between mid-August until the date of our event in October. If you have a few hours a week to help, we can put you to work, and you’ll make lasting friends while making a difference in the lives of people in our community who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Some of our volunteers are breast cancer survivors themselves.
We honor them with a ribbon badge!
Evelyn Anderson
Behind the Scenes
Mother of 2 daughters and a wife and I'm very big on family. I have great beliefs in serving the Lord. I love helping people, and I enjoy organizing and cooking.
Debbie Beiter
Behind the Scenes
Dr. Deb has been on the team since 1999 and continues to solicit and spread the word!
Maureen Brown
Basket Creation
As a three time cancer survivor, I want to give back and to return the kindness and love that I received when I needed it most.
Marie Capolunghi
Pink Bow Project
Linda Colatriano
Basket Creation, Behind the Scenes, Soliciting Donations
Making a huge impact with her creativity, warm demeanor, and winning smile and soliciting efforts.
Kathy Cooper
Pink Bow Project
Jenny Cuaresma
Pink Bow Project
Jenny came onboard through her affiliation as a dancer at Kathleen's studio for over 30 years and now is happy to help in any way she can.
Gabrielle DeVincentz
Pink Bow Project
Andrea Doyle
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
Andrea, a breast cancer survivor, is happy to be helping out with the Pink Bow Project Team and various Behind the Scenes projects.
Heidi Florey
Basket Creation
Although I have a wonderful family and amazing friends, along with a job that I love, I feel like I have more to give. I am here to offer my time and anything else I can to help whomever I can.
Teresa Foti
Soliciting Donations
Teresa helps with the Pink Box Project and soliciting donations.
Barbara Gagliardi
Pink Bow Project
Barbara volunteers creating and distributing bows for our Pink Bow Project and is willing to help wherever she is needed.
Fran Green
Pink Bow Project, Soliciting Donations
I am inspired by everyone involved in Dance for the Cure and happy to contribute to this great organization.
Teri Halvorson
Basket Creation, Tie the Town Pink
Teri sprinkles a little glitter wherever she goes, one amazing basket at a time and helps with the Tie the Town Pink Project.
Brooke Herbst
Soliciting Donations, Pink Bow Project, Tie the Town Pink, Behind the Scenes
Head cheerleader and gal Friday! “Tell me what you need me to do” Brooke also helps with the Pink Bow Project.
Lory Hughes
Basket Creation, Pink Bows, Tie the Town Pink
Happy to be a full fledged Basket Genie. I always planned on volunteering when I retired.
Arleen Kornbluth
Basket Creation, Soliciting Donations
CEO/1st VP in charge of basket making with expertise in bling, sparkle and girly girl.
Maggie Krick
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
Former Lyrical dancer mom, willing to lend a helping hand and positive spirit.
Zerrin Kucukada
Soliciting Donations
I experienced how effective DFC is at helping others, so I want to be part of this organization.
Trish Liska
Behind the Scenes
Trish is the mastermind behind our the beautiful centerpieces at Ribbons of Hope
Ashley Lopez
Pink Bow Project
I enjoy volunteering because as a former instructor, I love working with the studio community. Knowing people affected by breast cancer makes me want to help in any way I can.
Stephanie Mardekian
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
It’s so rewarding to volunteer with DFTC to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money to help those affected. I enjoy making and distributing the pink bows every year.
Betsy Maza
Basket Creation
Debbie Melick
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
Debbie has been involved with DFC from the beginning assisting Behind the Scenes with Bow Making, and more.
Lisa Miller
Pink Bow Project
It's my privilege to volunteer for "Dance for the Cure/Ribbons of Hope", as it is a very worthwhile Women's Health charity. I'll continue to support and help as many patients as possible.
Figen Muftuoghe
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
Figen is involved in so many ways including the Pink Bow Project and more.
Giuliana Opalenik
Media Team
Giuliana has been putting her copywriting skills to work writing articles and blog posts for DFC.
Terry Oxford
Basket Creation, Soliciting Donations
Brings her creative style and sense of humor to enhance the vibe at basket central. She is a solicitor extraordinaire!
Jackie Pine
Behind the Scenes
I absolutely loved Ribbons of Hope and was moved by how many families have been helped DFC. I would love to be a part of it in any way I can!
Sofia Salonna
Pink Bow Project
Sofia participates in The Pink Bow project in October during Breast Cancer Awareness month
Rosa Sauers
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
Rosa is a valuable volunteer and recently held a fundraiser on Face Book for Dance for the Cure.
Lisa Scalera
Basket Creation, Tie the Town Pink
Queen of Basket Central organization! Donations, inventory and of course mega basket building talents and Tying the Town Pink.
Darlene Sterritt
Behind the Scenes
The guiding force for all things “baskets.” Laid the foundation for the definition of the WOW factor.
Sammie Thomas
Pink Bow Project
Gayle Underwood
Behind the Scenes, Soliciting Donations
Behind the scenes-centerpieces and soliciting donations
Tishawne Ward
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
These people touched my heart in many ways – so I want to be that for someone else. Volunteers with the Pink Bow Project
Peggy Whelan
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
Behind the scenes-soliciting for donations and Pink Bow Project
Pam Zamory
Pink Bow Project
I find it an honor to contribute my time to such an honorable cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Tara Baldwin
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
A former lyrical dancer, Tara assists Behind the Scenes with projects at Basket Central, event set up and night of tasks.
Linda Bozzo
Behind the Scenes, Tie the Town Pink
Helps behind the scenes from setting up at basket central and Ribbons of Hope to Tying the Town Pink.
Deanna Cannatelli
Behind the Scenes, Tie the Town Pink
Deanna has been an active participant for Dance for the Cure for the past 16 years.
Donna Cease
Basket Creation, Tie the Town Pink
Is a Basket Genie whose motto is bigger is better, more is more!
Kristin Comune
Pink Bow Project
Judy Craven
Basket Creation, Tie the Town Pink
Judy is the ultimate worker bee, fueled by Tootsie Rolls and coffee, creating and building extraordinary baskets, and managing the many details of Ribbons of Hope from Basket Central to the Marriott.
Christine DeMartin
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
Participates in the Pink Box Project and night of tasks.
Robin DeVincentz
Pink Bow Project
Dana Esposito
Pink Bow Project, Soliciting Donations
I got introduced to Dance For the Cure by my cousin Linda and can't wait to be part of an amazing cause helping so many women and their families.
Susan Foti
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project, Soliciting Donations
Loves volunteering, soliciting donations and proud to be part of such a great group of strong women.
Leigh Freeman
Pink Bow Project
It was an easy decision to support the tireless organizers of Dance for the Cure.
Victoria Gagliardi-Rossi
Pink Bow Project
Victoria is a former DFC Lyrical dancer and supports our organization whenever called upon for various projects.
Lynn Grillo
Media Director
Lynn manages our website, brand assets, and digital and print publications
Jacqueline Haren
Soliciting Donations, Behind the Scenes
Community outreach, soliciting donations, event set up
Danielle Hughes
Behind the Scenes, Tie the Town Pink
Executive Assistant to Co-Founder Joanne Liscovitz, certificate maker extraordinaire, Tie the Town Pink and donee coordinator.
Lori Jones
Pink Bow Project
Karen Kozarski
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
"Jack of all Trades". I am willing to help wherever needed.
Cassie Krick
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes, Social Team
Cassie is a former Lyrical dancer, and always ready with enthusiasm and a smile. The Pink Bow Project is one of her specialties.
Nicole LaGravenese
Basket Creation, Behind the Scenes
I’ve been a ‘Ribbons of Hope’ attendee (and winner) for years and thought it was time to see how all the magic happens and get involved!
Carole Longo
Pink Bow Project
Joining the team to help find a cure for breast cancer will be an honor & a privilege
Gina Lutzky
Pink Bow Project
A former Kathleen of Academy dancer, Gina came on board for the Pink Bow Project as she was looking for an organization where she could help others.
Annamarie Masler
Basket Creation, Pink Bow Project
A recent addition to the team, Anne has always had a flare for creativity, but learning new tricks from some of the best at ROH.
Shannon Melick
Basket Creation, Pink Bow Project
Learned basket making from Darlene, now a basket maker extraordinaire! Also helps with the Pink Bow Project.
Meredith Mian
Behind the Scenes
Former lyrical dancer, set up at basket central, day of, break down
Anne Moore
Behind the Scenes
Having had breast cancer myself so many years ago, I would like to be a part of an organization that supports women going through the cancer experience.
Renee Nicolay
Pink Bow Project
Helping where I can to a cause I care about is what made me do my part with Dance for the Cure. The fact that they help local women and their families is so important to me
Kimberly Ortiz
Pink Bow Project
Kathy Parks
Pink Bow Project
I've been very inspired by Miss Kathleen, Miss Joanne, and my fellow Adult Tap students, so was happy for the opportunity to join them in support of DFC and the Pink Bow Project.
Barbara Porter
Pink Bow Project
Enjoys tap dancing with her teacher, "Miss Kathleen Cirioli" while also supporting DFC and dressing up the town in Pink Bows
Robyn Salonna
Pink Bow Project
Robyn participates in The Pink Bow project in October during Breast Cancer Awareness month