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Hospice of Michigan hosts unique dance-off to raise money in Big Rapids

Organizers with the not-for-profit provide services like pediatric hospice and grief support made possible by donors.
Credit: Hospice of Michigan

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — What do a sumo wrestler, unicorn, t-rex and a hippo ballerina have in common? They’ll be dancing for a good cause on Friday, March 18. 

At noon on Friday, staff at Hospice of Michigan in Big Rapids are dressing up and dancing to help raise money for end-of-life care services. 

Here are the contenders: 

  • Cassandra Haner, Hospice of Michigan market advisor – Big Rapids / Sumo wrestler
  • Elizabeth Rocha, associate vice president and chief clinical officer / Unicorn
  • Danielle Knight RN, OM, operations manager / Tyrannosaurus rex
  • Michelle Gallagher, philanthropy manager / Hippo ballerina

Organizers said you can vote for a dancer at any time before, during or after the dance-off. 

Click here to vote and to learn more about the fundraiser. 

Proceeds raised during the dance-off support HOM's services that aren't covered by reimbursement or insurance. 

Services like grief support, pediatric care, open access/charity care, and the Quality of Life Fund are fully funded by donors. 

Meet the HOM Dancing T-Rex and Sumo Wrestler!

We're only 8️⃣ days away from the Hospice of Michigan Dance-Off at SUNNY 97.3 in Big Rapids! Meet two of our dancers...T-Rex Danielle Knight and sumo wrestler Cassandra Haner. Do either of these contenders have your vote? If so, you know what to do! 👉 https://bit.ly/3vfvLvb

Posted by Hospice of Michigan on Thursday, March 10, 2022

You can vote on your favorite dancer here. 

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