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About Us
iDance4aCURE was formed in October, 2013 with the help of some dedicated dance moms, The Brad Kaminsky Foundation (TBKF.org) and one dance studio to raise awareness and much needed funds for childhood cancer research. With the help of 8 dance studios, within 2 months, iDance4aCURE had raised over $78,000. iDance4aCURE is dedicated to uniting the dance world in the fight against childhood cancer.
On October 4, 2014 iDance4aCURE launched the "100 Studios = $1,000,000 for Childhood Cancer Research" campaign and it quickly became known as #1Million4aCURE, reaching across the United States to include dance studios, schools, individual dancers, choreographers and other dance organizations to join the fight against childhood cancer by hosting dance marathons, parties, master classes, performances and donation boxes. We hope to also inspire a new generation of childhood cancer advocates. ALL proceeds from iDance4aCURE events fund cutting edge childhood cancer research. To date, with thanks to studios like Strut Your Stuff and each of you, we have donated over $500,000 to childhood cancer research! iDance4aCURE Dance Marathons are action based events to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. The Brad Kaminsky Foundation (TBKF.org), an Ashburn based not for profit, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for pediatric and adult brain tumor and cancer research has joined forces with Strut Your Stuff Performing Arts Studio to put on this unique event that will test stamina but remind us that we can Dance4aCURE! TBKF is a 501(C)(3) not for profit and all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of IRS law. All proceeds will fund less toxic childhood cancer research.
Why Strut Your Stuff is Hosting this Event
When I first saw an ad for "I Dance 4 a Cure", I was extremely interested in finding out how to get involved. Cancer has interrupted so many paths of life for too many people. The statistics are daunting and the devastation this disease causes is unending. My family has suffered with the loss of my father in 2010 after only five months since diagnosis, and then about six months later, my sister was diagnosed and has just completed her sixth battle with the disease. It does not seem fair for anyone to have to face this kind of reality, but the idea of children having to makes one pause. In 2010, a friend of mine lost her eleven year old son, Aiden, to rhabdomyosarcoma. There are just no words to console or answers to be given. When I heard about the lack of funding for research regarding childhood cancer I was shocked. That is why this organization is incredibly special and meaningful. Being a part of "I Dance 4 a Cure" is a way to honor Aiden's life while teaching the SYS dance students the importance of helping others and being a part of a solution.
~Julie Corbett, Owner and Director of Strut Your Stuff Performing Arts Studio
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