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!
Robin Alber
Behind the Scenes
I enjoy volunteering because I feels it’s a way of giving back.
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.
Donna Cease
Basket Creation, Tie the Town Pink
Is a Basket Genie whose motto is bigger is better, more is more!
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.
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
Pink Bow Project, 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
Pink Bow Project, Soliciting Donations
Teresa helps with the Pink Box Project and soliciting donations.
Leigh Freeman
Pink Bow Project, Soliciting Donations
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 designed, built and manages the DFC website, blog and social media accounts. She creates our brand assets, digital, and print publications, including The Pink Press quarterly newsletter.
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.
Arleen Kornbluth
Basket Creation, Soliciting Donations
CEO/1st VP in charge of basket making with expertise in bling, sparkle and girly girl.
Cassie Krick
Pink Bow Project
Cassie is a former Lyrical dancer, and always ready with enthusiasm and a smile. The Pink Bow Project is one of her specialties.
Carole Longo
Soliciting Donations, Pink Bow Project
Joining the team to help find a cure for breast cancer will be an honor & a privilege
Faith Ludvigsen
Behind the Scenes
Gail Magid
Pink Bow Project
I am happy to give my time to Dance For The Cure to honor my friends and family fighting to beat cancer and others who are its brave survivors.
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
Meredith Mian
Behind the Scenes
Former lyrical dancer, set up at basket central, day of, break down
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.
Marcia Moore
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
I volunteer for DFC because I love that all of the money raised goes to the patients. I enjoy connecting with patients and playing a small role in such a wonderful organization.
Rose Opalenik
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
I was inspired to volunteer for Dance for the Cure after attending Ribbons of Hope 2021 in support of my niece, Rosalinda Giles.
Terry Oxford
Basket Creation, Soliciting Donations, Pink Bow Project
Brings her creative style and sense of humor to enhance the vibe at basket central. She is a solicitor extraordinaire!
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
Indra Romano
Basket Creation
After being diagnosed with breast cancer and going through my own journey, I’m ready to give back and be a part of this great organization.
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.
Sally Stevenson
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
I've been one of Kathleen’s tap dancers for over 20 years and have attend Ribbons of Hope. I have friends and family affected by breast cancer and am happy to help and give back to others.
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
Margaret Zampini
Basket Creation, Soliciting Donations, Tie the Town Pink
Breast cancer has affected my family, so I am happy to be able to contribute my time and talent for a cause that is so personal to me.
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.
Linda Colatriano
Basket Creation, Behind the Scenes, Soliciting Donations
Making a huge impact with her creativity, warm demeanor, and winning smile and soliciting efforts.
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.
Patty Deitsch
Pink Bow Project
I’ve known many in my life who’ve suffered from breast cancer and this is my way of honoring their fight, and paying tribute to them.
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.
Janet Fredericks
Pink Bow Project
Janet is pleased to be part of the DFC Volunteer team and is willing to help wherever and whenever needed.
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 Bow Project, Tie the Town Pink
Happy to be a full fledged Basket Genie. I always planned on volunteering when I retired.
Karen Kozarski
Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
"Jack of all Trades". I am willing to help wherever needed.
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!
Sal Longo
Soliciting Donations, Pink Bow Project
I realized the effect a cancer diagnosis can have on a person after my son was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. I built a Shrine of St Peregrine in his honor and for all cancer patients, survivors & loved ones.
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.
Annalisa Mannino
Pink Bow Project
I lost a dear friend to Metastatic Breast Cancer and she was very involved with DFC, I would like to continue on her path to raise awareness and to help those affected.
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.
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.
Tracy Miglarese
Tie the Town Pink, Pink Bow Project, Soliciting Donations
I was inspired to volunteer after attending my first DFC in 2021. It is an honor to be a part of this wonderful organization that provides so much help and support to women and their families.
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
Giuliana Opalenik
Pink Bow Project
Giuliana has been putting her copywriting skills to work writing articles and blog posts for DFC.
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.
Joann Richter
Soliciting Donations
I love how committed DFC is to helping women as they navigate through their cancer journey.
Lisa Sabo
Pink Bow Project, Tie the Town Pink, Behind the Scenes
In 2022 I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and saw firsthand what breast cancer patients go through. If I can give back as I navigate my post-cancer normal it will make me feel complete!
Julia Sauers
Pink Bow Project
Just like her mom Rosa, Julia volunteers with our Pink Bow Project and Goody Bags while also working on her Girl Scout Silver Award.
Darlene Sterritt
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
The guiding force for all things “baskets.” Laid the foundation for the definition of the WOW factor.
Linda Waddington
Tie the Town PInk, Pink Bow Project, Behind the Scenes
After attending Ribbons of Hope for the first time it made me want to be part of such a wonderful organization and help give back to woman that are dealing with this terrible disease.
Joanne Weems
Behind the Scenes, Pink Bow Project
Joanne enjoys helping with Ribbons of Hope and working with the amazing team of volunteers.
Pam Zamory
Pink Bow Project
I find it an honor to contribute my time to such an honorable cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The song is ended but the melody lingers on. – Irving Berlin
In remembrance of DFC Volunteers whom we have lost:
Michelle Tallman
Rosalinda Giles (tribute video below)