Students, teachers and dancers recently gathered at Ranney School in Tinton Falls to participate in Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance to raise money for the Kortney Rose Foundation, an Oceanport-based charity that supports pediatric brain tumor research.
Bursting with pink lights, delicious food and thrilling performances, the campus’ assembly hall was transformed into a dance floor, accompanied by lively dancers who took part in supporting the April 8 charity dance, according to a press release.
Sophomores Charlotte Kaye of West Allenhurst and Sarah Killian of Holmdel worked since the beginning of the school year to plan an event in support of a charity which holds special meaning for both of them. After surviving a pediatric brain tumor herself as a young child, Charlotte wanted to raise awareness for the treatment of this disease in her teenage years. With the help of her best friend, Sarah, they planned the charity dance.
“Being a part of Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance is such a rewarding experience because it raises money and awareness for something that severely impacted a member of the Ranney community, while also being a good time for everyone involved,” Sarah said.
The founder of the Kortney Rose Foundation, Kristen Gillette, spoke to the dancers about her personal experiences and thanked them for their participation in the fundraiser, which raised $6,500.
Reflecting on the successful evening, Charlotte explained, “I can speak from personal experience when I say that something as important as this never leaves you. The outcome was more than I could have ever imagined, and I hope that this event will continue to raise awareness beyond the Ranney community in the future.”
For more information about the Kortney Rose Foundation, visit http://thekortneyrosefoundation.org.