April 20, 2023

‘Dancing With the Stars Arizona’ a Moonlit Night to Remember

Co-Chairs Val Pesch and Kristin Hartman with Weezy

The Event: Dancing with the Stars Arizona 2023: Can’t Fight the Moonlight

The Cause: National Kidney Foundation of Arizona

Event Date: March 11, 2023

Location: The Phoenician

Presenting Sponsors: Legacy EV | Merrion Family Foundation | The Burton Family Foundation | Team Jerry

Guiding Star Honorees: Shauna & Tom Connelly

Event Co-Chairs: Kristin Hartman & Valerie Pesch

Dollars Raised: $570K+

Emcee & Entertainment: Weezy

Decor: White House Design Studios

Notable Moments: The 11 celebrity and professional dancers were polished and passionate in their performances. The Judge’s Choice winners were Dr. Katie Martin and Sidney Ocansey, and the People’s Choice winners were Maggie Ethier and Jerry Hirsch. This year’s Guiding Star Award winners, Shauna and Tom, shared the story of their dedication to the organization, stating how important it is to help those in need improve their health. Jerry Hirsh became the highest fundraiser in the 17-year history of this event, raising over $166,000.

Photos courtesy of Carrie Evans, Carrie Evans Photography

***Dancing with the Stars Arizona Class of 2023***

***Michelle Felker, Kerrie Addante Jacobs & Anna Bergmann***

***Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry ***Bien-Willner*** & Robyn Bien-Willner***

***Lana Breen, Kae’la Bair & Claire Ownby***

***Deborah Stewart, Lauren Goldstein with Rebecca & Alaric Eby***

***Leslie McReynolds & Ashleigh Schufeldt***

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