Footloose & Cancer Free 2022 Raises $150,000

The Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research raised $150,000 for cancer research at Footloose & Cancer Free.

Four hundred guests enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment at The Opal Grand Resort in Delray Beach. The luncheon featured an amateur dance competition by Pap Corps members.

Joel and Trina Schwartz from the Valencia Pointe chapter took the top prize in fundraising, while Patti and Mike Golub from the Palm Isles chapter took home the top dancing trophy. Proceeds from the event support groundbreaking research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida.

“We are so proud of all of our dance competitors,” says event co-chair Beverly Berkowitz. “They all brought their A-game and put on a terrific show for our guests. This event had been postponed four times due to COVID, but our dancers remained steadfast in their commitment to fundraise and learn their dance routines.”

To prepare for dance competition, the amateur couples took lessons at The Delray Ballroom and were judged at the event by an esteemed panel including Marilynn Wick, Shari Upbin and Angela Manfredi.

“We are so grateful to our dance couples who inspired our audience to give even more during the event,” says Nancy Levinsohn, event co-chair. “Each dancer shared such moving and inspiring stories about their reasons for participating, often leaving the audience visibly affected. Their stories beautifully reflected our mission to support the next survivor.”